SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle is one third length.the perimeter is 46 cm.find the length each of the side.

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Question 1147672: The width of a rectangle is one third length.the perimeter is 46 cm.find the length each of the side.
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The width of a rectangle is one third length.the perimeter is 46 cm.find the length each of the side.
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L = 3W
2L + 2W = 46
6W + 2W = 46
W = 23/4
L = 69/4