SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is equal to triple the width. The perimeter is 86 centimeters. Find the length and width.

Question 920202: The length of a rectangle is equal to triple the width. The perimeter is 86 centimeters. Find the length and width.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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L + w = 43cm

3w + w = 43cm

4w = 43cm

w = 10.75cm  and L = 32.25cm

and...checking

sum = 43cm 

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