SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 106 cm. If the length is 7 cm less than three times the width, what are the dimensions. I know P=2l+2w But I can not figure out how to write this pr

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Question 912503: the perimeter of a rectangle is 106 cm. If the length is 7 cm less than three times the width, what are the dimensions. I know P=2l+2w But I can not figure out how to write this problem!
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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2L + 2w = 106cm

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L + w = 53cm

(3w-7) + w = 53

4w = 60

w = 15cm  and L = 38cm 3%2A45-7

And...checking

L + w = 53cm