Chapter 2: Q. 222 (page 146)
The length of a rectangle is five inches more than twice the width. The perimeter is 34 inches. Find the length and width.
Short Answer
The length of the rectangle is 13 inches and the width is 4 inches.
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Chapter 2: Q. 222 (page 146)
The length of a rectangle is five inches more than twice the width. The perimeter is 34 inches. Find the length and width.
The length of the rectangle is 13 inches and the width is 4 inches.
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