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The length of a rectangular jewelry box is 3 in. more than twice the width. the perimeter is 36 in. find the length and the width.
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The length of a rectangular jewelry box is 3 in. more than twice the width. the perimeter is 36 in. find the length and the width.

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Width: x
Length: 2x+3
Perimeter=x+x+2x+3+2x+3=6x+6
6x+6=36
x=5
Width=5 in.
Length= 2(5)+3=13 in.
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