document.write( "Question 1070583: The length of a rectangle doubled and increased by 2m is the same as the width multiplied by 4 and then decreased by 24m. Find the dimensions.\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "We have written the following equation, but believe more info., such as perimeter is needed to solve the problem:\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "2L + 2 = 4W - 24
\n" ); document.write( "so 26 = 4W - 2L \r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "where would we go from here?\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "thanks,
\n" ); document.write( "Lisa
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Algebra.Com's Answer #685632 by Fombitz(32388)\"\" \"About 
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Yes, you have two unknowns but only one equation.
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