SOLUTION: The length of Carol's rectangle is three times the width. If the perimeter is 72 meters, find the length and width of the rectangle.

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Question 14291: The length of Carol's rectangle is three times the width. If the perimeter is 72 meters, find the length and width of the rectangle.
Answer by LilSkittleMd(119) About Me  (Show Source):
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The equation for perimeter is P=2L+2W
Find any equations in the problem
P=72
L=3W
Now plug in the values
72=2(3W)+2W
Distribute
72=6W+2W
72=8W
9=W
Now plug in the W value into one of the original equations
L=3(9)
L=27
The length is 27 meters and the width is 9 meters