SOLUTION: 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 89537: 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.
Answer by checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=2W+2
34=2(2W+2)+2W
34=4W+4+2W
34=6W+4
6W=34-4
6W=30
W=5 ANSWER FOR THE WIDTH
L=2*5=2
L=10=2
L=12 ANSWER FOR THE LENGTH.
PROOF
34=2*12+2*5
34=24+10
34=34