document.write( "Question 129518: Retangular shape:
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document.write( "240 m perimeter
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document.write( "length= triple the width.
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document.write( "Find: length and width\r
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document.write( "tried 3(x+x)=240\r
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document.write( "No go! \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #94920 by scott8148(6628)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! let x=width, so 3x=length __ perimeter equals twice the length plus twice the width\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "240=2(x)+2(3x) __ 240=8x \n" ); document.write( " |