SOLUTION: Please help :0 The length of a rectangle is 2 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 46 in., find the width of the rectangle. Thanks!!

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The length of a rectangle is 2 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 46 in., find the width of the rectangle.
Thanks!!



Answer by COCOVALENZUELA(2)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p=2L+2W
L=2W+2
46=2(2W+2)+2W
46=4W+4+2W
46=6W+4
46-4=6W
42=6W
42/6=W
7=W

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