SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 38 meters. The length is 7 more than twice the width. Find the dimensions.

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Question 446860: The perimeter of a rectangle is 38 meters. The length is 7 more than twice the width. Find the dimensions.
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perimeter = 38
Width = x cm
Length (2x+7)
Perimeter =2((2 x+7)+x)
Perimeter =4x+14+2x
38=6x+14
38-14=6 x
24=6x
x=4m Width
Length =15m