SOLUTION: The length of a banquet table is 4 feet longer than 3 time its width. If the perimeter is 56 feet, what are the dimensions of the table?

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Question 910418: The length of a banquet table is 4 feet longer than 3 time its width. If the perimeter is 56 feet, what are the dimensions of the table?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 28ft

(3w+4) + w = 28ft

4w = 24ft

w = 6ft and L = 22ft 3%2A6%2B4

And...checking

L + w = 28ft