SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 4m more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 50m, find the length and width.

Question 928804: The length of a rectangle is 4m more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 50m, find the length and width.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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2L + 2w = 50m

L + w = 25m

(2w+4) + w = 25m

3w = 21m

w = 7m  and L = 18m

And...checking

L + w = 25m 

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