SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 64m. The length is 5 m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions.

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Question 471003: The perimeter of a rectangle is 64m. The length is 5 m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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2w+2(2w+5)=64
6w+10=64
6w=54
w=9
l=23
The rectangle is 23 m. by 9 m..