SOLUTION: the lenght of a rectangle is one inch more than twice the width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 92 inches, find the length and the width of the rectangle
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Question 209623: the lenght of a rectangle is one inch more than twice the width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 92 inches, find the length and the width of the rectangle Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! L=2W+1
2L+2W=92
2(2W+1)+2W=92
4W+2+2W=92
6W=92-2
6W=90
W=90/6
W=15 ANS. FOR THE WIDTH.
L=2*15+1
L=30+1
L=31 ANS. FOR THE LENGTH.
PROOF:
2*31+2*15=92
62+30=92
92=92
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