SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 118m. The length is 2m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions.

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Question 258209: The perimeter of a rectangle is 118m. The length is 2m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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perimeter of a rectangle is 118m. The length is 2m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions.
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L = W + 2
Perimeter = 2(L + W)
118 = 2(W+2 + W)
59 = 2W + 2
2W = 57
W = 19 meters (width)
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L = 19+2 = 21 meters (length)
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stan H.