The length of a rectangle is three more than twice the width. If the perimeter is 72 inches, find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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wolf1728 · Answer

2L  = 3W 
2L + 2W = 72

Which solves to
L = 21.6  and W = 14.4

Testing the answers
2*21.6 = 3*14.4

2*21.6 + 2*14.4 = 43.2 + 28.8 = 72

The answer doesn't have be integers.

taylormarie213 · Answer

thanks!

wolf1728 · Answer

Wow - I see this has been answered in another location and it has integer answers. Here's the link: http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/522b94aee4b0a8663d55a828