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The length of a rectangle is 2 in. more than twice its width.
If the perimeter of the rectangle is 34 in., find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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The length of a rectangle is 2 in. more than twice its width.
If the perimeter of the rectangle is 34 in., find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Please show equations used for the solution.
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Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L=2W+2
PERIMETER=2*L+2W
34=2(2W+2)+2W
34=4W+4+2W
34=6W+4
6W=34-4
6W=30
W=30/6
W=5 IN. ANSWER.
L=2*5+2
L=10+2
L=12 IN. ANSWER.
PROOF:
34=2*5+2*12
34=10+24
34=34
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