The width of rectangle is 5 feet.
Let us assume the length of rectangle to be x. So, the width of rectangle will be (x - 3).
Now, as per the known fact, perimeter, length and width of rectangle are related by the formula -
Perimeter = 2 × (length + width)
Keep the values in formula to find the value of width
26 = 2 × (x + x - 3)
Performing addition of variables inside the bracket
26 = 2 × (2x - 3)
Shifting 2 to other side of equation to find the value of x
2x - 3 =
Performing division to find the value of x
2x - 3 = 13
Shifting 3 to other side of equation to find the value of x
2x = 13 + 3
Performing addition to find the value of x
2x = 16
Shifting 2 as denominator to other side of equation to find the value of x
x =
Performing division to find the value of x
x = 8
So, length of rectangle is 8 feet
Width of rectangle = x - 3
Width of rectangle = 8 - 3
Width of rectangle = 5 feet
Hence, the width of rectangle is 5 feet.
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