Question 948277: The perimeter of a rectangle is 68 inches. if the length is 4 more than 3 times the width, what is the length and width of the rectangle
Found 2 solutions by jpvn2015, MathTherapy:
Answer by jpvn2015(54)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! P = L + W + L + W = 2L + 2W
So the perimeter = 68
Thus, 68 = 2L + 2W
L = 3W
Substitute that new equation in:
68 = 6W + 2W
68 = 8W
W = 8.5 inches
L = 3W = 3(8.5) = 25.5 inches
Thus, the length is 25.5 inches and the width is 8.5 inches.
Answer by MathTherapy(10552)  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The perimeter of a rectangle is 68 inches. if the length is 4 more than 3 times the width, what is the length and width of the rectangle
Width:  inches
Length:  inches
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