SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 2m more than three times the width. the perimeter is 84m. find the length and width of the rectangle.

Question 902185: the length of a rectangle is 2m more than three times the width. the perimeter is 84m. find the length and width of the rectangle.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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(3w + 2) + w = 42

 w = 10m  and L = 32m   

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