Say width equals x.
Length = 3x - 4
Solve for x: 72 = 2(3x - 4) + 2x
72=6x-8+2x
80=8x
X=10
So width = 10
Length= 3(10) - 4 = 26
Answer: x= 1/54
Explained: easy mental math :p
3y+14=44
Answer: First step is to subtract 14 from each side
3y = 30 (divide each side by 3)
y = 30/3, y = 10