SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 3 more than twice the width, the area is 54 square inches. What are the dimensions?

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Question 923087: The length of a rectangle is 3 more than twice the width, the area is 54 square inches. What are the dimensions?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w for width, L for length;
system%28L=3%2B2w%2CwL=54%29.
A simple substitution is the best way to start solving the system.