Problema Solution
The length of a rectangle is 2 cm more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 40 cm, find the length of the rectangle.
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Length: x
Width: y
So, x=2y+2
2(x+y)=40
So,
x=2y+2
x+y=20
Solve for x and y to get
x=14
y=6