Question

The length of a rectangular piece of land is 4 ft. More than two times its width. The perimeter is 32 ft. Find its dimensions

Answer 1

x = length = 4 ft

y = width = ?

2x + 2y = 32ft

4 + y = 16

y = 12

The dimensions are 4 feet by 12 feet.

Check your answer 2(4) + 2(12) = 32 ft