SOLUTION: A rectangular room is three times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 48 meters. Find the lenght of the room. 

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Question 864634: A rectangular room is three times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 48 meters. Find the lenght of the room. 


Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x,y dimensions.
x=3y and perimeter equation is2x%2B2y=48;
2%2A3y%2B2y=48
6y%2B2y=48
8y=48
y=6 and x=18