SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 2 feet longer than 3 times the width and the perimeter of the rectangle is 140 feet what is the length and width

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Question 868197: the length of a rectangle is 2 feet longer than 3 times the width and the perimeter of the rectangle is 140 feet what is the length and width
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,

L + w = 70ft
(3w+2) + w = 70ft
4w = 68
w = 17ft and L = 53ft
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