document.write( "Question 763456: The length of a rectangular jewelry box is 3 in more than twice the width. The perimeter is 36 in. Find the length and width \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #464820 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Width = x \n" ); document.write( "Length = 3 + 2x \n" ); document.write( "Perimeter = 2*length + 2*width \n" ); document.write( " 36ins = 2*(3 + 2x) + 2(x) \n" ); document.write( " 36ins = 6 + 4x + 2x \n" ); document.write( " 36ins = 6 + 6x \n" ); document.write( " 36ins - 6ins = 6x \n" ); document.write( " 6x = 30ins \n" ); document.write( " x = 5ins. \n" ); document.write( "Width = 5ins \n" ); document.write( "Length = 13ins \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps. \n" ); document.write( ":-) \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |