word problem help

[yankeegirl]

the length of a rectangle is 8 ft longer then twice the width. If the perimeter is 88ft find the length and width of the rectangle. I cant not figure out how to set up the equation

 

[Deleted member 4993]

the length of a rectangle is 8 ft longer then twice the width. If the perimeter is 88ft find the length and width of the rectangle. I cant not figure out how to set up the equation

Let

The Width of the rectangle = W

The Length of the rectangle = L = 2*W + 8 ...............................................................(1)

What is the equation for Perimeter in terms of Length (L) and Width (W)?

and continue......