Problema Solution

a rectangle is 8 cm longer than twice the width. If the perimeter is 88cm, find the dimensions of the rectangle

Answer provided by our tutors

l = 2w+8

P = 2(l+w)

88 = 2(2w+8+w)

44 = 3w+8

3w = 36

w=12

l=2(12)+8 = 32

 

Length = 32 cm

Width = 12 cm