SOLUTION: I have a rectangle that is three times longer than it is wide. The perimeter is 256 inched. How wide is the table. I have no further information.

Algebra ->  Rectangles -> SOLUTION: I have a rectangle that is three times longer than it is wide. The perimeter is 256 inched. How wide is the table. I have no further information.      Log On


   

Question 359874: I have a rectangle that is three times longer than it is wide. The perimeter is 256 inched. How wide is the table. I have no further information.
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L+=+3W. 2L%2B2W+=+256. Direct substitution gives 6W+%2B+2W+=+256,
8W+=+256, or W = 32 inches. The table is 32 inches wide.