SOLUTION: A rectangle has a perimeter of 30 inches, its length is one less than 3 times its width. What are the length and width of the rectangle?

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Question 869190: A rectangle has a perimeter of 30 inches, its length is one less than 3 times its width. What are the length and width of the rectangle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,



   L + w = 15in

(3w-1in)+ w = 15in

   4w = 16in

    w = 4in  and L = 11in