SOLUTION: if i had 114 ft of fencing and wanted the length 2x longer than the width how to i calculate this

Question 349682: if i had 114 ft of fencing and wanted the length 2x longer than the width how to i calculate this
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
If I am understanding the question properly, the 114ft of fencing is to go around a rectangular plot having a width x and length 2x.
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In general 2*l + 2* w is the Perimeter of a rectangle
2(2x) + 2x = 114ft
6x = 114ft
x = 19ft
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The 114ft of fencing would work with a rectangular plot 38ft long and 19ft wide
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Check your answer:
2*38 + 2*19 + = 114ft
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