SOLUTION: The length of the rectangle is 2cm more than twice its width. If its area is 84cm^2, find the length and the width of that rectangle.

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Question 888532: The length of the rectangle is 2cm more than twice its width. If its area is 84cm^2, find the length and the width of that rectangle.
Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You need the formula Area = length times width.
A = L*W
84 = (2x + 2)(x)
This is the equation you need to find length and width.
Take it from here.