SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 3 times it�s width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 72 meters. Find the dimensions

SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 3 times it�s width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 72 meters. Find the dimensions

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Question 1165975: The length of a rectangle is 3 times it�s width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 72 meters. Find the dimensions
Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    x + 3x = 72/2 = 36


    4x            = 36

     x            = 36/4 = 9.


ANSWER.  The dimensions are 9 and 27 meters.

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