SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 3 times the width x. If the perimeter is to be at least 48 meters, what are the possible values for the width?

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Question 871418: The length of a rectangle is 3 times the width x. If the perimeter is to be at least 48 meters, what are the possible values for the width?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L=3w and 2w+2L>=48;
two algebraic statements in two unknowns. Go to it!