SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 4ft longer than twice the width. the perimeter of the rectangle is 56 ft. draw a rectangle. find its length and width using the perimeter formula. t

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Question 315083: the length of a rectangle is 4ft longer than twice the width. the perimeter of the rectangle is 56 ft.
draw a rectangle. find its length and width using the perimeter formula. then use the formula to find its area

Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+2(2x+4)=56
2x+4x+8=56
6x=48
x=8
2x+4=20
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8*20=160 sq ft