Here it is... The rectangle shown has a perimeter of 34 cm and the given area (which is 52 cm^2). Its length is 5 more than twice its width. Write and solve a system of equations to find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Here it is... The rectangle shown has a perimeter of 34 cm and the given area (which is 52 cm^2).  Its length is 5 more than twice its width.  Write and solve a system of equations to find the dimensions of the rectangle.

anonymous · Answer

Let width be x
Length= 5x
perimeter of a rectangle= 2*length + 2*width
area of rectangle= L*W

anonymous · Answer

Sub expression for length and width in perimeter and area to find x