SOLUTION: the area of a rectangle is 27 cm squared. the width is three times its length, what is the width of the rectangle?

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Question 491392: the area of a rectangle is 27 cm squared. the width is three times its length, what is the width of the rectangle?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint:
Check for integer solutions first.
Factor 27.