the length of a rectangle is two more than five times its width the perimeter is 88 inches. what is the length of the rectangle

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anonymous · Answer

A) 32 inches
B) 37 inches
C) 42 inches
D) 47 inches

anonymous · Answer

i am thinking 37 inches but i am not sure

mathmale · Answer

Neon:  Please do NOT encourage guessing here.  Students need to learn how to solve problems and to specify their answers.

Christine:  Let the rectangle be L units long and W units wide.  Write the formula for the perimeter, P, of this rectangle, using L and W as its dimensions.

mathmale · Answer

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mathmale · Answer

Now, write a formula for the length, L, as a function of the width, W.

You'll now have a formula for P and a formula for L.

Use this set of equations to determine the width, W.
Then find L from your formula.

mathmale · Answer

How are you doing, Christine?

Welcome to OpenStudy!

anonymous · Answer

thank you!!!