SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 48cm. The width is one third the length. Determine the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 812319: The perimeter of a rectangle is 48cm. The width is one third the length. Determine the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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2L + 2W = 48
W = L/3
3W = L
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2L + 2W = 48
2(3W) + 2W = 48
8W = 48
8W = 48
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W = 6
L = 18
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