SOLUTION: A rectangle with a perimeter of 34cm has a length that is 34cm more than twice its width. What are the dimesions of the rectangle? Show complete solution, including "let" "therefor

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Question 389437: A rectangle with a perimeter of 34cm has a length that is 34cm more than twice its width. What are the dimesions of the rectangle? Show complete solution, including "let" "therefore" statements.














Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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I don't think there exists such a rectangle...unless the rectangle has negative dimensions. If the width is positive, then the length must be at least 34 cm, and the perimeter must be at least 68 cm. Contradiction.