SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 2 more than 5 times its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 88 inches. What is the length of the rectangle?

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Question 915426: The length of a rectangle is 2 more than 5 times its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 88 inches. What is the length of the rectangle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 44in

(5w+2) + w = 44

6w = 42

x = 7"  and L = 37" 5%2A7%2B2

And...checking

L + w = 44in