SOLUTION: A rectangle is three times as long as it is wide. The perimeter is 232 feet. Find the dimensions.

Algebra ->  Rectangles -> SOLUTION: A rectangle is three times as long as it is wide. The perimeter is 232 feet. Find the dimensions.       Log On


   

Question 759973: A rectangle is three times as long as it is wide. The perimeter is 232 feet. Find the dimensions.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Width = x
Length = 3x
Perimeter = 2*length + 2*width
232ft = 2(3x) + 2(x)
232ft = 6x + 2x
8x = 232ft
x = 232/8
x = 29ft
Width = 29ft
Length = 87ft
Hope this helps.
:-)