SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is three more than twice its width. What are the dimensions of a rectangle if its perimeter is 96cm?

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Question 848319: The length of a rectangle is three more than twice its width. What are the dimensions of a rectangle if its perimeter is 96cm?
Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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L = 2W + 3
P = 2L + 2W
P = 2(2W+3) + 2W
96 = 4W + 6 + 2W
96 = 6W + 6
90 = 6W
W = 15
L = 2(15) + 3
L = 33
33x15