SOLUTION: A rectangle has a length that is 1/3 of its withd, w. What is the perimeter, p, of the rectangle

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Question 1042890: A rectangle has a length that is 1/3 of its withd, w. What is the perimeter, p, of the rectangle
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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For a rectangle,
P=2%28L%2BW%29
In this case,
L=W%2F3
Substituting,
P=2%28W%2F3%2BW%29
P=2%284%2F3%29W
P=%288%2F3%29W