SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 8 more than twice it's width. the perimeter is 600 cm. find its length. WHAT'S THE ANSWER?! Please help thank you :)

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Question 914588: the length of a rectangle is 8 more than twice it's width. the perimeter is 600 cm. find its length. WHAT'S THE ANSWER?! Please help thank you :)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 300cm

(2w+8) + w = 300

3w = 292

w = 94cm  and L = 196cm 2%2A94+%2B+8