SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 10 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 32 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 32 in., find the width of the rectangle.

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Question 104272: The length of a rectangle is 10 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 32 in., find the width of the rectangle.
Answer by BurningFlame_marc(77) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hello!

First, let x=width 2x+10=length
Equation:
2x+2(2x+10)=32
Solution:
2x+4x+20=32
6x=12
x=2
Final Answer: the width is 2 inches.
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