SOLUTION: One side of the rectangle exceeds three times the other side by 2cm. Find the length of the sides if the perimeter is 52 cm

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Question 928122: One side of the rectangle exceeds three times the other side by 2cm. Find the length of the sides if the perimeter is 52 cm
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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 2L + 2w = P = 52cm

L + w = 26cm

(3w+2) + w = 26

4w = 24

w = 6cm   and L = 20cm 3%2A6%2B2}

And...checking

L + w = 26cm