SOLUTION: Perimeter is 296 mtrs Width is 3 x the length What is length ? Thank you

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Question 910836: Perimeter is 296 mtrs
Width is 3 x the length
What is length ?
Thank you
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, MathLover1:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 148m

L + 3L = 148m

4L= 148m

L = 37m  and w = 111m 3%2A37

And...checking

L + w = 148m

Wish You the Best in your Studies.

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perimeter: P=296m
P=2%28L%2BW%29

Width W=3L ,so
296m=2%28L%2B3L%29
296m=2%284L%29
296m=8L
296m%2F8=L
highlight%28L=37m%29

W=3L
W=3%2A37m
W=111m