SOLUTION: the permeter of a rectangle is 16cm . The length of AB is three times the length of AD. Note AD IS the longest side. What is the length of AD?

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Question 303300: the permeter of a rectangle is 16cm . The length of AB is three times the length of AD. Note AD IS the longest side.
What is the length of AD?

Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = AD
Let 3x = AB
Let p = 16
16 = 2(3x) + 2x
Can you finish the problem now?