SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 114 feet. Its length is three more than twice its width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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Question 370977: the perimeter of a rectangle is 114 feet. Its length is three more than twice its width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
using systems of linear equations Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! L = 2W+3,
2L + 2W = 114.
This is system of equations. Substitute the first equation durectly into the second to solve initially for W.
