SOLUTION: The lenght of a rectangle is 10 ft longer than twice the width.If the perimeter is 116 ft find the lenght and width of the rectangle.

SOLUTION: The lenght of a rectangle is 10 ft longer than twice the width.If the perimeter is 116 ft find the lenght and width of the rectangle.

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Question 760631: The lenght of a rectangle is 10 ft longer than twice the width.If the perimeter is 116 ft find the lenght and width of the rectangle.
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
l=2w+10
P=2(l+w)=116

so
l+w=58
2w+10+w=58

3w=48
w=16

l=2(16)+10=42

length: 42 ft
width: 16 ft
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