SOLUTION: A rectangle has a perimeter of 24 and the length is three times longer than the width. How long is each side?
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Question 347357: A rectangle has a perimeter of 24 and the length is three times longer than the width. How long is each side?
Answer by dnetman99(5) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2w+2l = 24
l=3w
2w+2(3w) = 24
8w=24
w=3
l=9
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