SOLUTION: Geometry. The length of a rectangle is 2 in. more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 34 in., find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 36738: Geometry. The length of a rectangle is 2 in. more than twice its width. If the
perimeter of the rectangle is 34 in., find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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2W+2(2W+2)=34 OR 2W+4W+4=34 OR 6W=30 W=30/6 OR 5 IN.
PROOF 2*5+2(2*5+2)=34 OR 10+2(12)=34 OR 10+24=34 OR 34=34
W=5 IN. & L=2*5+2 OR L=10+2 OR L=12 THUS 2*5+2*12=34 OR 10+24=34 OR 34=34 IN.