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The length of a rectangle is 5 centimeters more than twice the

width. The perimeter is 82 centimeters. Find the length and width.

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Answer:

The length is 29 cm while the width is 12cm

Explanation:

Given that the length l of a rectangle is 5cm more than twice the width w then

l = 5 + 2w

If the perimeter p of the rectangle is 82cm, recall that the perimeter p of a rectangle is given as

p = 2(l + w)

substituting for l into the equation

82 = 2(5 + 2w + w)

82 = 2(5 + 3w)

Divide both sides by 2

41 = 5 + 3w

41 - 5 = 3w

36 = 3w

Divide both sides by 3

w = 12cm

recall that

l = 5 + 2w

l = 5 + 2(12)

l = 5 + 24

l = 29cm