SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 26 inches. The length is 4 more than twice the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 926754: The perimeter of a rectangle is 26 inches. The length is 4 more than twice the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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The perimeter of a rectangle is 26 inches. The length is 4 more than twice the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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let x=width
2x+4=length
2(length+width)=perimeter
2(2x+4+x)=26
6x+8=26
6x=18
x=3
2x+4=10
width=3 inches
length=10 inches