SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 4ft longer than twice the width. If the perimeter is 86ft, find the length and width of the rectangle

Question 928797: The length of a rectangle is 4ft longer than twice the width. If the perimeter is 86ft, find the length and width of the rectangle
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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 2L + 2w = 86ft

L + w = 43ft

(2w++4) + w = 43 

3w = 39

w = 13ft  and L = 30ft  

And...checking

L + w = 43ft 

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