SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 10 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 38 in., find the width of the rectangle

SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 10 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 38 in., find the width of the rectangle

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Question 126103: The length of a rectangle is 10 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 38 in., find the width of the rectangle
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let x=width, so 2x+10=length __ 2(x)+2(2x+10)=38 __ 2x+4x+20=38 __ 6x=18
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