the perimeter of a rectangle is twice the sum of its length and its width. the perimeter is 46 meters and its length is 2 meters more than twice its width. What is the length?

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ajprincess · Answer

Let the perimeter of the rectangle be P, length be l and width be w.
l=2+2w
P=2(l+w)
46=2(2+2w+w)
Can u find w @elexusvanderhorst?

anonymous · Answer

w=7?

ajprincess · Answer

yup:)

anonymous · Answer

so how would i turn this into an equation?

ajprincess · Answer

turn vat?

anonymous · Answer

oh wait sorry so my answer would be w=7?

ajprincess · Answer

no u r askd to find l. plug in the value of w in l=2+2w and find l:)

anonymous · Answer

oh ok thank you so much

ajprincess · Answer

Welcome:) If u dnt get any part of it pls ask:)