SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 34 centimeters. The length is two more than twice the width. write and solve a system of linear equations to find the length and the width of the re

Question 822963: the perimeter of a rectangle is 34 centimeters. The length is two more than twice the width. write and solve a system of linear equations to find the length and the width of the rectangle.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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2x + 2y = 34
x = 2y + 2
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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2x + 2y = 34
x - 2y = 2
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answer:
x= length = 12 cm
y= width = 5 cm
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