SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular jewelry box is 3 inches more than twice the width. The perimeter is 18 inches. Find the length and width.

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Question 1123195: The length of a rectangular jewelry box is 3 inches more than twice the width. The perimeter is 18 inches. Find the length and width.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+3, length
x, width

%282x%2B3%29%2Bx=18%2F2
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3x%2B3=9
x%2B1=3
highlight%28x=2%29------width
and you can evaluate length.