SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 50 m. The length is 1 m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions. I am having trouble figuring out how to find the width so I can find the

Question 550531: The perimeter of a rectangle is 50 m. The length is 1 m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions.
I am having trouble figuring out how to find the width so I can find the length.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = length
Let = width
given:
Perimeter = m
(1) m
----------------
The formula for perimeter is
(2)
Substitute (1) into (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2) m
and, since
(1)
(1)
(1) m
The dimensions are 8 x 17 m2
check:

m
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