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the rectangle shown has a perimeter of 70cm and the given area. It’s length is 8 more than twice it’s width. Write and solve a system of equations to find the dimensions of the rectangle

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Answer:

Explanation:

P=70cm l=8+w

P=2(l+w)

P=2(8+w+w)

70cm=16+2w+2w

70cm-16cm=4w

4w=54

W=13.5

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