SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 94 inches: its length is 2 inches more than twice its width. Find the length of width of the rectangle.

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Question 85076: The perimeter of a rectangle is 94 inches: its length is 2 inches more than twice its width. Find the length of width of the rectangle.
Answer by mala_kumarkos@yahoo.com(10) About Me  (Show Source):
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perimeter of a rectangle is=94 inches
width be= x inches
length = 2x+2 inches
perimeter = 2(l+w)
94= 2(2x+2+x)
47 = 3x+2
47-2= 3x
45 = 3x
therefore x = 45/3 =15 width = 15 inches and length = 32 inches.