SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is three more than twice the width. if the perimeter of a rectangle is 15,what is the length of the rectangle?

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Question 877532: the length of a rectangle is three more than twice the width. if the perimeter of a rectangle is 15,what is the length of the rectangle?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L=2w+3 and 2w+2L=15.
Solve for w and L.

Notice that 15 is odd, so you might choose to not simplify the initial perimeter equation, although you could if you want.

Simple substitution: 2w%2B2%282w%2B3%29=15, and keep going...