SOLUTION: Solve. The length of a rectangle is 8 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 34 in., find the width of the rectangle.

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Question 110766: Solve.
The length of a rectangle is 8 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 34 in., find the width of the rectangle.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x=width, so 2x+8=length ... 2(x)+2(2x+8)=34