SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 4 meters less than 3 times the width. If the perimeter is 48 meters, find the length and width of the rectangle.

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Question 1147143: the length of a rectangle is 4 meters less than 3 times the width. If the perimeter is 48 meters, find the length and width of the rectangle.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L, length
w, width

system%28L=3w-4%2Cw%2BL=48%2F2=24%29

highlight_green%28w%2B%283w-4%29=24%29
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