SOLUTION: Describe all variables. DO NOT SOLVE The perimeter of a rectangle is 48m. The width is one-third the length. Find the dimensions (length and width) of the rectangle. Use the var

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Question 442974: Describe all variables. DO NOT SOLVE
The perimeter of a rectangle is 48m. The width is one-third the length. Find the dimensions (length and width) of the rectangle. Use the variable w.
Answer by swincher4391(1107) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let P = Perimeter.
Let L = Length
Let W = Width
P = 2L + 2W
W = 1/3L
highlight%28L+=+3W%29
P = 6W + 2W
highlight%28P+=+8W%29