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The length of a rectangle is 3 times the

width. If the perimeter is 40 cm, find the
length and width.


help me please Pre-Algebra ​

The length of a rectangle is 3 times the width. If the perimeter is 40 cm, find the-example-1
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Answer:L= 3W

Perimeter = 2(l+w) = 40

2(3w+w) = 40

2*4w = 40

8w =40

w = 5

l = 3*5 = 15

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