SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 52 feet. the length is 2 feet shorter than three times the width. find the area of the rectangle in square feet.

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Question 852584: the perimeter of a rectangle is 52 feet. the length is 2 feet shorter than three times the width. find the area of the rectangle in square feet.
Answer by Seutip(231) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x -be the width
3x-2 -be the length
P=2w+2x
52=2x+2(3x-2)
52=2x+6x-4
52=8x-4
48=8x
x=6
Width =6 ft
Length =16
A=lw
A=(6ft)(16ft)
A=96 sqft.
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