SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 2 feet longer than 3 times the width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 140 feet. find the length and width

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Question 868236: The length of a rectangle is 2 feet longer than 3 times the width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 140 feet. find the length and width
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,



 L + w = 70ft

(3w+2) + w = 70

    4w = 68

     w = 17ft and L is 53ft