SOLUTION: The perimter of a rectangle is 156m. The length is 3m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions. What is the length ??m What is the width ??m Thanks!

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Question 147956: The perimter of a rectangle is 156m. The length is 3m more than twice the width. Find the dimensions.
What is the length ??m
What is the width ??m
Thanks!
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=2w+3
2L+2w=P
2(2w+3)+2w=156
4w+6+2w=156
6w=150
w=25 m
L=2(25)+3
=53 m
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Ed