Question 231283
Hello, 
Let's represent the width = x
                   length = 3x
                Perimeter = 44cm 

We know the perimeter is measuring the 4 sides so the equation will look like this:

               x + x +3x + 3x = 44 cm 

Combine terms: 

              8x = 44 cm 

Divide each side by 8.

               x = 5.5 cm 

Answer is: 5.5 cm for the width 
          16.5 cm for the length

Check the answer and should come out to 44 cm

RJ Toftness
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