SOLUTION: The length of a banquet table is 4 feet longer than 3 time its width. If the perimeter is 56 feet, what are the dimensions of the table?

Question 910418: The length of a banquet table is 4 feet longer than 3 time its width. If the perimeter is 56 feet, what are the dimensions of the table?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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L + w = 28ft

(3w+4) + w = 28ft

4w = 24ft

w = 6ft and L = 22ft 

And...checking

L + w = 28ft 

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