SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 12 feet longer than twice the width. If the perimeter is 72 feet, what is the length and width of the rectangle?

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Question 880274: The length of a rectangle is 12 feet longer than twice the width. If the perimeter is 72 feet, what is the length and width of the rectangle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 36ft

(2w+12) + w = 36

   3w = 24

    w = 8ft  and L is 28ft  2%2A8+%2B+12