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The length of the bar was 3.4 feet more than twice the width and the perimeter was 45.8 feet. Find the length and width

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let


l = the length of the bar

w = the width of the bar


the length of the bar was 3.4 feet more than twice the width


l = 3.4 + 2w


the perimeter was 45.8 feet


2(l + w) = 45.8


by solving the system of equations


l = 3.4 + 2w

2(l + w) = 45.8


we find


l = 16.4 ft


w = 6.5 ft


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the length is 16.4 ft and the width is 6.5 ft.