the perimeter of a rectangle is twice the sum of its length and width. The perimeter is 34 meters and its length is 2 meters more than twice its width. What is its length?

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the perimeter of a rectangle is twice the sum of its length and width.  The perimeter is 34 meters and its length is 2 meters more than twice its width.  What is its length?

anonymous · Answer

length = 5

anonymous · Answer

thankyou Amalu... can you possibly explain how you get that answer so next time I'll know.  I appreciate your knowledge.

anonymous · Answer

perimeter = 2(l+b)
34=2(x+2+2x)
34=2x+4+4x
34=6x+4
6x=30
x=30/6
x=5

anonymous · Answer

34 = 2 ((w + 2) + w), w=15/2=7.5
l=w+2=19/2=9.5
2(9.5+7.5)=34

anonymous · Answer

remember... i have the mentality of a 5yr old. (ha ha) and need a basic explanation... thank you again