SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 54 meters. If the length is six more than half the width, find the length and the width (the dimensions)

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Question 1046882: the perimeter of a rectangle is 54 meters. If the length is six more than half the width, find the length and the width (the dimensions)
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(0.5x+6)+2x=54
x+12+2x=54
3x=54-12
x=42/3
x=14
0.5x+6=13