The length of a rectangle is eight more than twice it's width, the perimeter is 96 feet. what are the dimensions of the rectangle?

Question

Mathematics

Harley Parsons

21 April, 07:35

The length of a rectangle is eight more than twice it's width, the perimeter is 96 feet. what are the dimensions of the rectangle?

+5

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Rey Thomas · Answer 1

P = 2 (L + W)

P = 96

L = 2W + 8

96 = 2 (2W + 8 + W)

96 = 2 (3W + 8)

96 = 6W + 16

96 - 16 = 6W

80 = 6W

80/6 = W

40/3 ... or 13 1/3 ft < = = width

L = 2W + 8

L = 2 (40/3) + 8

L = 80/3 + 8

L = 80/3 + 24/3

L = 104/3 or 34 2/3 < = = length