SOLUTION: A rectangle has a perimeter of 18 inches. A new rectangle is formed by doubling the width "w" and tripling the length "L". The new rectangle's perimeter is 46 inches. Write and sol

Question 1056457: A rectangle has a perimeter of 18 inches. A new rectangle is formed by doubling the width "w" and tripling the length "L". The new rectangle's perimeter is 46 inches. Write and solve a system of equations to find the length and width of the orginal rectangle. Find the length and width of the new rectangle
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Original rectangle ,

New rectangle,

Simplified system to solve is . Use your skills.

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