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PLZ I NEED QUICK HELP!!! The lenght of a rectangle is equal to triple the width. Which system of equations can be used to find the dimensions of the rectangle if the perimeter is 86 centimeters?

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We can represent the perimeter of a rectangle with

2l + 2w = p
where l represents the lenght, and w represents the width, finally p the peramiter.

l = 3w \\ 2l + 3w = 86

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