SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 4 inches greater than twice the width. If the diagonal is 2 inches more than the length, find the dimensions if the rectangle.
W (width)
2w+6 (dia
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Question 946133: The length of a rectangle is 4 inches greater than twice the width. If the diagonal is 2 inches more than the length, find the dimensions if the rectangle.
W (width)
2w+6 (diagonal)
2w+4 (length)
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The length and width together with the diagonal form a right triangle.
Use the Pythagorean theorem to solve for W.
Repost if you get stuck and need more help.
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