SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is fifty two inches. the length is three les than twice the width. what id the area of the rectangle

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Question 812715: the perimeter of a rectangle is fifty two inches. the length is three les than twice the width. what id the area of the rectangle
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x and y lengths.
2x+2y=52 and x=3y

EASIEST is use the second equation to substitute for x in the first (perimeter) equation and directly solve for y...