SOLUTION: the width of a rectangle is 2 inches more than 3 times its length. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 76 inches find its dimensions.

Question 843152: the width of a rectangle is 2 inches more than 3 times its length. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 76 inches find its dimensions.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,



the width of a rectangle is 2 inches more than 3 times its length.

***2x + 2(3x+2in) = 76in

   2x + 6x + 4in = 76in

         8x = 72in

          x = 9in, the length, the width is 29in

CHECKING our answer***

  18in + 58in = 76in

Wish You the Best in your Studies.



       

 

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