SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 54. The lenght is 3 more than the width. Find the lenght and width

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Question 252610: The perimeter of a rectangle is 54. The lenght is 3 more than the width. Find the lenght and width
Answer by hokies(65) About Me  (Show Source):
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2*L + 2*W = 54
L = W+3
solve these equations to get: L = 15, W = 12