SOLUTION: A rectangle has a length 11 meters longer than twice the width. The perimeter is 160 meters. Find the dimensions of the rectangle. What is the first step to solving

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Question 1153584:
A rectangle has a length 11 meters longer than twice the width. The perimeter
is 160 meters. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
What is the first step to solving an applied problem involving a​ comparison?
A.
Select a quantity to be represented by a variable.
B.
Find the area.
C.
Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52780) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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A rectangle has a length 11 meters longer than twice the width. The perimeter
is 160 meters. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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Pick one or two variables for whichever unknown(s) you want. Form equation or equations based on the assigned variables and the description. Solve for what you want to or need to.