SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle measures 92". The length is one more than twice the width. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! The perimeter of a rectangle measures 92". The length is one more than twice the width. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?
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width:: x
length:: 2x+1
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Perimeter = 2(length + width)
92 = 2(2x+1 + x)
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46 = 3x+1
3x = 45
x = 15
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width:: x = 15 inches
length:: 2x+1 = 31 inches
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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