SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 124 cm. The length is six more than three times the width. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?

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Question 1103848: The perimeter of a rectangle is 124 cm. The length is six more than three times the width. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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For a rectangle,
P=2L%2B2W
So,
2L%2B2W=124
L%2BW=62
and
L=6%2B3W
Substituting,
%286%2B3W%29%2BW=62
4W=56
W=14cm
Now use either of the equations to solve for L.