SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is three more than twice the width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 30 km, find the length and width.

Question 823568: The length of a rectangle is three more than twice the width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 30 km, find the length and width.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x = 2y + 3
2x + 2y = 30
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x - 2y = 3
2x + 2y = 30
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answer:
x= length = 11 km
y= width = 4 km
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