translate into an equation and solve. the perimeter of a rectangular driveway is 290 ft. the length is 1ft longer than twice the width. find the dimensions of the driveway. show work please

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kropot72 · Answer

Let the width of the driveway = w feet
Then the length = (2w + 1)
The perimeter of a rectangle = (2 * width) + (2 * length)
Can you find the equation for the perimeter of the driveway in question now?

anonymous · Answer

not exactly, hang on

kropot72 · Answer

Perimeter = 290 = 2w + 2(2w + 1)

anonymous · Answer

so just find w?

kropot72 · Answer

Yes, just solve for w.

anonymous · Answer

ooooh ok !!! now i can get it then

anonymous · Answer

290=2w+2(2w+1)
290=2w+4w+2
290=6w+2
290= what do i do next?

anonymous · Answer

i know im trying to get w on its own but wheich side do i start on?

kropot72 · Answer

Good work! Now just subtract 2 from each side of the equation to get an expression for 6w.

anonymous · Answer

288=6w
then just divide each side by 6?to get w alone?

kropot72 · Answer

Correct. Then just double the result and add 1 to find the length in feet.

anonymous · Answer

w=48

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

97?
because to double i do 48*2=96+1=97

kropot72 · Answer

Well done :) 
Your results for width and length are correct. Don't forget to add the units (feet) to your answer.

anonymous · Answer

GOT IT THANKS!!

kropot72 · Answer

You're welcome :)