SOLUTION: I would like help on how to solve this story problem: The length of a rectangle is 9ft longer than twice the width. If the perimeter is 102 ft, find the length and width of the rec

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Question 847005: I would like help on how to solve this story problem: The length of a rectangle is 9ft longer than twice the width. If the perimeter is 102 ft, find the length and width of the rectangle.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x is width
y is length
Perimeter, 2x+2y=102.
y=9+2x, the first part of description.

Simplify the perimeter equation, first. Then substitute for y.