document.write( "Question 864729: A rectangular room is three times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 64 meters. Find the width of the room. \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #521231 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "P = 2L + 2w = 64m
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document.write( "     L + w = 32m
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document.write( "     3w + w = 32m
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document.write( "         4w = 32m
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document.write( "          w = 8m  and  L = 24m    
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document.write( "and..checking
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document.write( " 24m + 8m = 32m \n" );
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