SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 62 inches. If the length of the rectangle is 1 inch more than twice the width what are the dimensions of the rectangle? I need to set up an equat

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Question 500034: The perimeter of a rectangle is 62 inches. If the length of the rectangle is 1 inch more than twice the width what are the dimensions of the rectangle?
I need to set up an equation and solve

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+2(2x+1)=62
2x+4x+2=62
6x=60
x=10
2x+1=21

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