SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 3 cm longer than twice its breadth. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 54 cm, find the length of the rectangle.

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Question 1169788: The length of a rectangle is 3 cm longer than twice its breadth. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 54 cm, find the length of the rectangle.
Answer by greenestamps(13195) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perimeter = 54cm --> semi-perimeter = length + width = 54/2 = 27cm

x = width
2x+3 = length

x%2B%282x%2B3%29+=+27

Solve using basic algebra.