SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 3 times the width. if the length is increased by 6 inches and the width is increased by 5, then the length will be twice the width. what are the dimens
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Question 800873: the length of a rectangle is 3 times the width. if the length is increased by 6 inches and the width is increased by 5, then the length will be twice the width. what are the dimensions of the rectangle
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x for length
y for width
x=3y;
If x+6 and y+5, (not sure if means by units or "times"), then x+6=2(y+5).
System of Equations:
and
Simplify second equation,
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Substitute using the x formula:
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