The length of the rectangle is 3 meters more than the width. The perimeter is 26 meters. Write and solve a system of equations that represents this situation. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?

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29 November, 06:46

The length of the rectangle is 3 meters more than the width. The perimeter is 26 meters. Write and solve a system of equations that represents this situation. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?

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Marco Mckinney · Answer 1

Marco Mckinney 29 November, 09:23

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Width is 5

length is 8

Rylee Jennings · Answer 2

X = Width

2X = Length

2X + 2 (2X) = 26 (Perimeter)

6X = 26

X = 4.33333 ...

Note, the. 3333 is repeating, and should be written as. 33 with a line over it (can't do it on a keyboard) ... It could also be written as 1/3