SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 1 foot more than twice the width. The perimeter is 20 feet. Find the dimensions.

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Question 491590: The length of a rectangle is 1 foot more than twice the width. The perimeter is 20 feet. Find the dimensions.
Answer by cleomenius(959)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L = 2W + 1
W = W
2(2W + 1) + 2W = 20
4W + 2 + 2W = 20
6W = 18
W = 3
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L = 7 feet
W = 3 feet
14 feet + 6 feet = 20 feet
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Cleomenius

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