SOLUTION: A rectangle has a length of 14 inches more than three times its height. If the perimeter of a rectangle is 396 inches, find its dimensions.

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Question 620785: A rectangle has a length of 14 inches more than three times its height. If the perimeter of a rectangle is 396 inches, find its dimensions.
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Hi,

A rectangle has a length of 14 inches more than three times its height.
If the perimeter of a rectangle is 396 inches, find its dimensions.
P = 2L + 2H
P = 2(3x+14) +2x = 396
8x + 28 = 396
8x = 368
x = 46, the height. The width is 152.
CHECKING our Answer***
2·46 + 2·152 = 396
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