the length of a rectangle is one more than twice the width. if the perimeter is 26 cm, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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the length of a rectangle is one more than twice the width. if the perimeter is 26 cm, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
L=1 +2x
W=x
P=26
Formula for Perimeter of rectangle:
2(l+w)
2(1+2x+x)=26
then distribute 2 but not to the sum(26)
2+4x+2x=26
Transpose
4x+2x=26-2
6x=24
cancel 6 or just divide 24 by 6
24/6=4,x=4
Width=4
Length=1+2(4)<----- x
2(9+4)=26