A rectangle has perimeter140cm and its length is1 cm more than twice its width.

Find the dimensions of a rectangle given that its perimeter is140 cm and its length is1 cm more than twice its width.

Set up your solution using the variablesL for the length,W for the width, andP for the perimeter.

Part a: Using the definition of perimeter, write a equation forP in terms ofL andW.

Part b: Using the relationship given in the problem statement, write a equation forLin terms ofW.

Solve the equations from parts a and b.

Part c: The length is ________cm

Part d: The width is _________cm