SOLUTION: the width of a rectangle is 3 meters greater than two times its length. the perimeter of the rectangle is 96 meters. Find the area of the rectangle

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Question 874828: the width of a rectangle is 3 meters greater than two times its length. the perimeter of the rectangle is 96 meters. Find the area of the rectangle
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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P = 2L + 2w = 96m

     L + w = 48m

     L + (2L + 3) = 48

           3L = 45

            L = 15  and w = 33m 2%2A15+%2B+3

A = Lw = (16m)(33m) = 528m^2