SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 48 feet. Find the dimensions of the rectangle if the length is 6 feet longer than twice the width.

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Question 907816: The perimeter of a rectangle is 48 feet. Find the dimensions of the rectangle if the length is 6 feet longer than twice the width.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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L + w = 24ft

(2w+6) + w = 24ft

3w = 18

w = 6ft  and L = 18ft 2%2A6%2B6

And..

sum = 24ft