SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 3 inches more than twice the width. the perimeter of the rectangle is 42 centimeters. what is the length of the rectangle?

Question 973698: the length of a rectangle is 3 inches more than twice the width. the perimeter of the rectangle is 42 centimeters. what is the length of the rectangle?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is a very typical beginner's question exercise mostly relying on basic algebra and just simple knowledge of rectangles. Assign variables, translate from the description into equations, and solve for the unknown variables. If you try, maybe you really need no help.

.... but otherwise, say.
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