The preimeter of a rectangle is 53 meters the length is 2.3 meters longer than the width

Given information

Perimeter = 53m
Length is 2.3m longer than the width


Formula

Perimeter = 2( length + width)


Define the length and Width

Let the width be x
width = x
length = x + 2.3


Form equation and solve x

 2( x + x + 2.3) = 53
2(2x + 2.3) = 53
4x + 4.6 = 53
4x = 53 - 4.6
4x = 48.4
x = 48.4 ÷ 4
x = 12.1


Find Length and Width

Width = x = 12.1m
Length = x + 2.3 = 12.1 + 2.3 = 14.4m


Length = 14.4m and Width = 12.1m

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