PLEASE HELP!! The perimeter of a rectangle is 46 inches. Find the dimensions if the length is 5 inches greater than twice the width.

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Awfun asked Aug 25, 2022

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PLEASE HELP!!

The perimeter of a rectangle is 46 inches. Find the dimensions if the length is 5 inches greater than twice the width.

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Awfun asked Aug 25, 2022

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Explanation:

W = x

L = 2x - 5

P = 2W + 2L

46 = 2(x) + 2(2x - 5)

46 = 2x + 4x - 10

46 = 6x - 10

46 + 10 = 6x

36 = 6x

x = 6

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