SOLUTION: the length of a rectangular room is 2m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions if the perimeter of the room is 34m

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Question 883709: the length of a rectangular room is 2m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions if the perimeter of the room is 34m
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2(2x + 2) + 2x = 34
4x + 4 + 2x = 34
6x + 4 = 34
6x = 34 - 4
6x = 30
x = 30/6
x = 5
Length
= 2x + 2
= 2(5) + 2
= 10 + 2
= 12
Width
= x
= 5