SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 82 centimeters. The length is 3 cm more than the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 400518: The perimeter of a rectangle is 82 centimeters. The length is 3 cm more than the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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The perimeter of a rectangle is 82 centimeters. The length is 3 cm more than the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
2*l + 2*w = 82
l=3+w
2*(3+w) + 2*w = 82
6+2*w + 2*w = 82
6 + 4*w = 82
4*w = 76
w = 19
l = 3+w = 22
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