SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 12 meters. The length is 3 more than twice its width. find the dimension of the rectangle.

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Question 928107: the perimeter of a rectangle is 12 meters. The length is 3 more than twice its width. find the dimension of the rectangle.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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 2L + 2w = 12m

 L + w = 6m

(2w+3) + w = 6m

3w = 3m

w = 1m  and L = 5m 2%2A1%2B3

And...checking

 L + w = 6m