SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 32in. If the length of the rectangle is 1 more than twice the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle .

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Question 993404: The perimeter of a rectangle is 32in. If the length of the rectangle is 1 more than twice the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle .
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Make the width = 'x'
Length = 1 + 2x
Perimeter = 2 x Width + 2 x Length
32 = 2(x) + 2(1 + 2x)
32 = 2x + 2 + 4x
Collect like terms.
2x + 4x = 32 - 2
6x = 30
x = 5
Width = 5 in
Length = 11 in
Hope this helps :-)