SOLUTION: Geometry. The lenght of a rectangle is 2 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangel is 34 in., find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 87875: Geometry. The lenght of a rectangle is 2 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangel is 34 in., find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = width
2x+2 = length

The perimeter is 34 inches.

2W + 2L = 34
2(___)+2(____)=34
2(x) + 2(2x+2) = 34
2x + 4x + 4 = 34
6x + 4 = 34
6x+4-4 = 34 - 4
6x = 30
x=5 Width
2x+2 = Length
2(5)+2 = 12 Length

Check:
2W + 2L = P
2(5)+2(12) = 34
10 +24 = 34

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