SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 3 m more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 36 cm, find its length and width.

Question 821403: The length of a rectangle is 3 m more than twice its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 36 cm, find its length and width.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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x = 2y + 3
2x + 2y = 36
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x - 2y = 3
2x + 2y = 36
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answer:
x= L = 13 m
y= w = 5 m
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