SOLUTION: a rectangle is three times as long as it is wide. If its lenght and width are both decreased by 2 cm, its area is decreased by 36cm(2). Find its original dimensions. Make a sketch.

Question 65331: a rectangle is three times as long as it is wide. If its lenght and width are both decreased by 2 cm, its area is decreased by 36cm(2). Find its original dimensions. Make a sketch.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

substitute A for

subtract A from both sides

cm2 answer
check

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