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Question 278692: I am having a hard time with the rectangle the equation is: The perimeter of a rectangle is 38m. The width is 7m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions. The length is ____ The width is______!! Thanks
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The perimeter of a rectangle is 38m. The length is 7m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions. The length is ____ The width is______!!
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Perimeter = 2(Length + Width)
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38 = 2(2w+7 + w)
19 = 3w+7
3w = 12
w = 4 (width)
length = 2w+7 = 15
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Cheers,
Stan H.