SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 2 more than 3 time the width. if the perimeter is 68 cm. what is the area I want to know the algebraic equation

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Hi,

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L + w = 34cm

(3w+2) + w = 34cm

4w = 32cm

w = 8cm and L = 26cm 

A = Lw = (8cm)(26cm)