SOLUTION: a rectangle has a perimeter of 34 cm. Its length is 5 more than twice its width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

Question 822057: a rectangle has a perimeter of 34 cm. Its length is 5 more than twice its width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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2x + 2y = 34
x = 2y + 5
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2x + 2y = 34
x - 2y = 5
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answer:
x= length = 13 cm
y= width = 4 cm
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