SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 44 m. The length is 7m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions. What is the length__________ m. Simplify your answer
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Question 278421: The perimeter of a rectangle is 44 m. The length is 7m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions. What is the length__________ m. Simplify your answer
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Set-Up
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Equation 1:
Equation 2:
Solution:
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Plug (2W + 7) into equation 1 for L
Equation 1:
Simplify
Combine like terms
Subtract 14 from both sides
Divide both sides by 6
Now plug 5 into equation 2 for W
Equation 2:
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