SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 92 yards. The length of the rectangle is 2 less than 3 times the width. What is the length and width of the rectangle?

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Question 1072296: The perimeter of a rectangle is 92 yards. The length of the rectangle is 2 less than 3 times the width. What is the length and width of the rectangle?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=2%28L%2BW%29=92
So,
L%2BW=46
and
L=3W-2
Substituting,
%283W-2%29%2BW=46
4W=48
Solve for W, then use either equation to solve for L.