The length of a rectangle is 11 ft longer than twice the width. if the perimeter is 118 ft, find the length and width of the rectangle.

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16 March, 12:24

The length of a rectangle is 11 ft longer than twice the width. if the perimeter is 118 ft, find the length and width of the rectangle.

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Hayley Coleman · Answer 1

A) L = 2W + 11

B) 2 L + 2 W = 118

A) L - 2W = + 11

Adding A) and B) we get:

3L = 129

Length = 43

B) 2 * 43 + 2W = 118

B) 2W = 118 - 86

B) 2W = 32

B) Width = 16