document.write( "Question 74330: The length of a rectangle is 2 in. more than twice its width. If the
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document.write( "perimeter of the rectangle is 34 in., find the dimensions of the rectangle. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #53346 by checkley75(3666)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2X+2(2+2X)=34 \n" ); document.write( "2X+4+4X=34 \n" ); document.write( "6X=34-4 \n" ); document.write( "6X=30 \n" ); document.write( "X=30/6 \n" ); document.write( "X=5 LENGTH OF THE SHORTER SIDE. \n" ); document.write( "2+2*5 \n" ); document.write( "2+10 \n" ); document.write( "12 IS THE LENGTH OF THE LONGER SIDE. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF \n" ); document.write( "2*5+2(12)=34 \n" ); document.write( "10+24=34 \n" ); document.write( "34=34 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |