A rectangle is 3 times as long as it is wide. the perimeter is 16 feet. find the dimensions

Mathematics

1 answer:

astraxan [27]2 years ago

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Answer:

Width = 2 feet

Length = 6 feet

Explanation:

Variables:

Perimeter = p

Length = l

Width = w

Equation:

2w + 2l = p

It is given that:

l = 3w

and

p = 16 feet

With this information, we can rewrite the equation (substitute)

2w + 2(3w) = 16

Simplify

2w + 6w = 16

Add

8w = 16

Divide both sides of the equation by 8

Width = 2 feet

Length = 3(w) = 3(2) = 6 feet

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