SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is six more than triple the width. If the perimeter is 116 inches, find the dimensions.

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Question 847182: The length of a rectangle is six more than triple the width. If the perimeter is 116 inches, find the dimensions.

Answer by swincher4391(1107)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L = 3W + 6

P = 2L + 2W
116 = 2(3W+6) + 2W
116 = 6W +12 +2W
104 = 8W
W = 13
L = 3(13) + 6
L = 45
45 by 13

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