SOLUTION: write a system of equations for the following: a rectangle is 3 times longer than it is wide. Perimeter is 44cm I know the dimensions, but not how to write a system of equations

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Question 252066: write a system of equations for the following:
a rectangle is 3 times longer than it is wide. Perimeter is 44cm
I know the dimensions, but not how to write a system of equations

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p=2l+2w=44
l=3w