Question

The length of a rectangular piece of property if 1 foot more than twice the width. If the perimeter is 302 feet, find the length and width.

Answer 1

w = width
2w + 1 = length
P = 2w + 2L

302 = 2w + 2(2w + 1)
Solve for w, the width.
length = 2w + 1

Answer 2

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