SOLUTION: If the perimeter of a rectangle is 44 inches, what are the dimensions of the rectangle if the width is two more inches than three times the length?

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Question 401557: If the perimeter of a rectangle is 44 inches, what are the dimensions of the rectangle if the width is two more inches than three times the length?

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+2(3x+2)=44
2x+6x+4=44
8x=40
x=5
3x+2=17

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