SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this problem? The length of a rectangle is 2 cm more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 52 cm, find the dimensions of the recta

Question 54802: Can someone help me on this problem?
The length of a rectangle is 2 cm more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 52 cm, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Thanks, Ashley
Answer by Cintchr(481) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Substitute the 2nd equation into the first

add like terms

Distribute the 2

By your problem the Perimiter is 52

subtract 4 from both sides

divvide by 4

Substitute 12 back into the 2nd equation

Dimensions of the rectangle are 12 X 14
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