The perimeter of a rectangle is 30 cm. If the length is 6 more than the twice the width, find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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The perimeter of a rectangle is 30 cm.  If the length is 6 more than the twice the width, find the dimensions of the rectangle.

Raymond B. · Accepted Answer

L=6+2W2(L+W) = 2(6+2W+W) = 12 + 6W = 306W = 30-12 = 18W = 18/6 = 3 cmL = 6+2(3)  = 12 cm2(3+12) = 30 cm

Grace L. · Answer

Length=12 Width=3 L=6+2(W)6+2(3)=1212+12=24 3+3=624+6=30

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