SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 126m. the length is 3m more than twice the width. find the dimensions.

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Question 948525: the perimeter of a rectangle is 126m. the length is 3m more than twice the width. find the dimensions.
Answer by Zucchini(70) About Me  (Show Source):
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So, the width = x
length = 2x + 3
x + x + 2x+3 +2x+3 = 126
6x + 6 = 126
6x = 120
x = 20
The dimensions are 20 cm. by 43 cm.