SOLUTION: the plans for a shed call for a rectangular floor with a perimeter of 336 ft. the length is three times the widthh. find the length and width.

Question 1055279: the plans for a shed call for a rectangular floor with a perimeter of 336 ft. the length is three times the widthh. find the length and width.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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2L + 2w = P

2(3w) + 2w = 336ft

8w = 336

w = 42ft, width.  Length is 126ft

Checking:

2L + 2w = P

252' + 84'= 336' CHECKS! 

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