SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 4ft longer than twice the width. the perimeter of the rectangle is 56 ft.

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Question 315078: the length of a rectangle is 4ft longer than twice the width. the perimeter of the rectangle is 56 ft.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Length = 2x + 4
Width = x
perimeter = 56
56 = 2(2x + 4) + 2x
Can you finish?