SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 98m. the length is 1m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions.

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Question 262573: the perimeter of a rectangle is 98m. the length is 1m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions.
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the perimeter of a rectangle is 98m. the length is 1m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions.
Let the width be x
Length = 2x+1
Perimeter= 2*(l+w)
= 2*( 2x+1+x)
98=6x+2
6x=98-2=96
X=16 = width
Length= 33 m
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