SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 6 inches more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 54 inches, find the width of the rectangle. Thank you for the wonderful servic

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Question 316411: The length of a rectangle is 6 inches more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 54 inches, find the width of the rectangle. Thank you for the wonderful service yall provide.
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Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+2(2x+6)=54
6x+12=54
6x=42
x=7 in
2x+6=20 in