SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is equal to 3x its width. if the perimeter is equal to 72 feet, what is the length of the rectangle?

Question 860970: the length of a rectangle is equal to 3x its width. if the perimeter is equal to 72 feet, what is the length of the rectangle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

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L + w = 36ft

3w + w = 36ft

 

   4w = 36ft

    w = 9ft   and L = 27ft    

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