SOLUTION: One side of the rectangle exceeds three times the other side by 2cm. Find the length of the sides if the perimeter is 52 cm

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Question 928122: One side of the rectangle exceeds three times the other side by 2cm. Find the length of the sides if the perimeter is 52 cm
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
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2L + 2w = P = 52cm
L + w = 26cm
(3w+2) + w = 26
4w = 24
w = 6cm and L = 20cm }
And...checking
L + w = 26cm
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