SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle room is 2 feet more than three times the width. the perimeter of the room is 84 feet. find the dimensions of the room.

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Question 1169596: the length of a rectangle room is 2 feet more than three times the width. the perimeter of the room is 84 feet. find the dimensions of the room.
Answer by VFBundy(438) About Me  (Show Source):
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Width = w
Length = 3w + 2

2(w) + 2(3w + 2) = 84

2w + 6w + 4 = 84

8w + 4 = 84

8w = 80

w = 10

Width = w = 10
Length = 3w + 2 = 30 + 2 = 32