SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle is triple the length. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 96 feet, what is the length?

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Question 914173: The width of a rectangle is triple the length. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 96 feet, what is the length?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
.
L + w = 48
L + 3L = 48
4L = 48
L = 12ft and w = 36ft
And...checking
L + w = 48
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