SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 128 metres. the length is 4 metres more than twice the width. find the dimensions
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Question 290626: the perimeter of a rectangle is 128 metres. the length is 4 metres more than twice the width. find the dimensions
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=2L+2W
128=2(2W+4)+2W
128=4W+8+2W
128=6W+8
128-8=6W
120=6W
W=20
L=2W+4=2(20)+4=40+4=44
Answer: width is 20 and length is 44
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