Question 87875
Let x = width

2x+2 = length


The perimeter is 34 inches.


2W + 2L = 34
2(___)+2(____)=34
2(x) + 2(2x+2) = 34
2x + 4x + 4 = 34
6x + 4 = 34
6x+4-4 = 34 - 4
6x = 30
x=5   Width

2x+2 = Length
2(5)+2 = 12  Length


Check:   
2W + 2L = P
2(5)+2(12) = 34
10 +24 = 34


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