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The length of a rectangle is 4 less than three times it’s width. The perimeter is 72 feet. Find the dimensions of a rectangle

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1 answer:

ratelena [41]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

so let’s say x is the length. Then the width will be 3x-4. You add them together and multiply by two. The perimeter is 72 so the equation equala 72.

Equation:

(x+3x-4)*2=72

(4x-4)*2=72

8x-8=72

8x=80

x=10

length:10

width:26

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