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the length of the bar was 3.4 feet more than twice the width and perimeter was 45.8 find the length and the width

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let


l = the length


w = the width


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


l = 3.4 + 2w


and 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 if 16.4 ft and the width is 6.5 ft.