SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 11 feet longer than twice the width. The perimeter is 70 feet, find the length and width of the rectangle

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Question 883682: the length of a rectangle is 11 feet longer than twice the width. The perimeter is 70 feet, find the length and width of the rectangle
Answer by Wutdana(2) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(11+2x) +2x = 70
6x + 22 = 70
6x = 48
x = 8
Width = 8
Length = 27