SOLUTION: The lenght of a rectangle is three times its witdth. The perimeter of the rectangle is 64 inches. Find the dimensions of the rectangle
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Question 989667: The lenght of a rectangle is three times its witdth. The perimeter of the rectangle is 64 inches. Find the dimensions of the rectangle
Answer by ikleyn(52865) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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You have the system of two equations:
1) x + y = = 32 and
2) x = 3y.
Substitute the second equation into the first one. You will get
3y + y = 32.
Solve it.
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