SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 4 centimeters less than 3 times the width. The a perimeter is 64 cm. Find the length and width.

Algebra ->  Expressions -> SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 4 centimeters less than 3 times the width. The a perimeter is 64 cm. Find the length and width.       Log On


   

Question 1125573: The length of a rectangle is 4 centimeters less than 3 times the width. The a perimeter is 64 cm. Find the length and width.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
length 3w-4
width w

3w-4%2Bw=64%2F2=32


w=9