SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 24cm. You know the lenght is 3 times bigger than the width. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?
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Question 597562: The perimeter of a rectangle is 24cm. You know the lenght is 3 times bigger than the width. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?
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The perimeter of a rectangle is 24cm. You know the lenght is 3 times bigger than the width. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?
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P = 2L + 2W = 24
L = W + 3W = 4W
2*4W + 2W = 24
10W = 24
W = 2.4 cm
L = 9.6 cm
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