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27 August, 12:50

Set up an equation and solve. the width of a rectangle is 3 more than twice its length. the perimeter is 60 feet. find the width and length of the rectangle.

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  1. 27 August, 13:15
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    Length (L) : 2w + 3

    width (w) : w

    Perimeter (P) = 2L + 2w

    60 = 2 (2w + 3) + 2 (w)

    60 = 4w + 6 + 2w

    60 = 6w + 6

    54 = 6w

    9 = w

    Length (L) : 2w + 3 = 2 (9) + 3 = 18 + 3 = 21

    Answer: width = 9 feet, length = 21 feet
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