SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 70 inches. If the length of the rectangle is eight inches more than two times the width, find the dimensions.

Question 941443: The perimeter of a rectangle is 70 inches. If the length of the rectangle is eight inches more than two times the width, find the dimensions.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = length (inches)
y = width (inches)
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2x + 2y = 70
x = 2y + 8
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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2x + 2y = 70
x - 2y = 8
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x = 26
y = 9
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