SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 50 centimeters the length is 1 cm more than twice the width. what is the width

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Question 889324: the perimeter of a rectangle is 50 centimeters the length is 1 cm more than twice the width. what is the width
Answer by rosnixnath(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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P = 2 x L + 2 x W
P = 50 cm
L = 2W + 1
50 = 2 x (2W + 1 ) + 2W
48 = 6W
W = 8 cm