SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 4ft longer than twice the width. If the perimeter is 86ft, find the length and width of the rectangle

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Question 928797: The length of a rectangle is 4ft longer than twice the width. If the perimeter is 86ft, find the length and width of the rectangle
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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 2L + 2w = 86ft

L + w = 43ft

(2w++4) + w = 43 

3w = 39

w = 13ft  and L = 30ft  2%2A13+%2B+4

And...checking

L + w = 43ft