SOLUTION: The length of a banquet table is 3 feet longer than 4 times its width. If the perimeter is 76 feet, what are the dimensions of the table?

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Question 911223: The length of a banquet table is 3 feet longer than 4 times its width. If the perimeter is 76 feet, what are the dimensions of the table?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 38ft

(4w+3) + w = 38

5w  = 35

w = 7ft  and L = 31ft 4%2A7%2B3

And..checking

L + w = 38ft