Question 120731
Let x = width
2x+2= length


2W + 2L = P
2(x)+2(2x+2)=34
2x+4x+4=34
6x+4=34
6x=30
x=5 in  Width
2x+2=2(5)+2=12 in Length


Check:  
2*5+2*12
=10+24
=34 in


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