SOLUTION: 58. Geometry. The length of a rectangle is 2 in. more than twice its width. If them perimeter of the rectangle is 34 in., find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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Question 27898: 58. Geometry. The length of a rectangle is 2 in. more than twice its width. If them perimeter of the rectangle is 34 in., find the dimensions of the rectangle. Answer by zerosignal(28) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Given: length is 2 inches longer than twice its width, perimeter is 34 inches.
Let x = width (a)
Let 2x+2 = length (b)
therefore, the width of the rectangle is , and the length is .
