SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 10 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 38 in., find the width of the rectangle

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Question 126103: The length of a rectangle is 10 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 38 in., find the width of the rectangle
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x=width, so 2x+10=length __ 2(x)+2(2x+10)=38 __ 2x+4x+20=38 __ 6x=18