SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 1 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 32 in., find the width of the rectangle.
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Question 101095: The length of a rectangle is 1 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 32 in., find the width of the rectangle. Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! L=2W+1
2W+2(2W+1)=32
2W+4W+2=32
6W=32-2
6W=30
W=30/6
W=5 ANSWER FOR THE WIDTH.
L=2*5+1
L=10+1
L=11 ANSWER FOR THE LENGTH.
PROOF
2*5+2*11=32
10+22=32
32=32
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