SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is three times the width. If the perimeter is 40m, find the length and width?

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Question 281677: The length of a rectangle is three times the width. If the perimeter is 40m, find the length and width?
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
not an age problem, please submit in correct area
but anyway
L=3W
P=40
P=2L+2W
40=2(3W)+2W
40=8W
5=W
15=L