SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 114 feet. its length is three more than twice its width. can you help me solve this please ?

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Question 555482: the perimeter of a rectangle is 114 feet. its length is three more than twice its width. can you help me solve this please ?
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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2L+2w=114
L=2w+3
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2(2w+3)+2w=114
4w+6+2w=114
6w=108
w=18'
L=39'
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Ed