HELPA rectangle has a length given by L and a width given by W. The perimeter of the rectangle is 32 feet. The length is 5 feet less than twice the width.

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let "a number" = "x"

note that increased = +

x + 3.5 = -4.3

solve for x. note the equal sign. what you do to one side, you do to the other. subtract 3.5 from both sides

x + 3.5 (-3.5) = -4.3 (-3.5)

x = -4.3 - 3.5

x = -7.8

-7.8 is your answer for x

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