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A rectangle has a width of x ft, and a length that is (2x+3) ft. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 56 ft., what are the dimensions of the rectangle?
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2x + 2(2x + 3) = 56
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x = 8.33 ft
2*8.33 + 3 = 19.67 ft
The dimensions of the rectangle are 8.33 ft and 19.67 ft.