SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is twice the width. The perimeter is 84 cm more than the width. Make a diagram and find the rectangle's dimensions.

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: The length of a rectangle is twice the width. The perimeter is 84 cm more than the width. Make a diagram and find the rectangle's dimensions. This question is from textbook Algabra Structure and Method

Answer by elima(1433)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The length of a rectangle is twice the width. The perimeter is 84 cm more than the width.
I'll go ahead and find the dimensions;
L=2W
2(2W)+2W=84
4W+2W=84
6W=84
w=14
L=2(14)=28
:)

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