Translation of the length of a rectangle is 2 feet greater than twice its width. If the perimeter is 25 feet, fine the width

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Tara Sanders

7 June, 23:40

Translation of the length of a rectangle is 2 feet greater than twice its width. If the perimeter is 25 feet, fine the width

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Hayden Fritz · Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Perimeter of a rectangle = (length+width) * 2

Let W=x, L=2x+2

25=[ (2x+2) + x]*2

25=[2x+2+x]*2

Solve for x

25/2=3x+2

25/2-2=3x

25-4/2=3x

21/2=3x=7/2=x