SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 234ft. When its length is doubled, the perimeter increases by 58ft. Use elimination to determine the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 1076486: The perimeter of a rectangle is 234ft. When its length is doubled, the perimeter increases by 58ft.
Use elimination to determine the dimensions of the rectangle.

Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=2L+2W
2L+2W=234
2(2L)+2W=234+58=292
4L+2W=292
2L+2W=234
2L=58
L=29
W=88
The dimensions of the rectangle are 29X88 ft. ☺☺☺☺