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Lisa is framing a rectangular painting. The length is three more than twice the width. She uses 30 inches of framing material. What is the length of the painting?

Lisa is framing a rectangular painting. The length is three more than twice the width-example-1

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Answer:

11

Explanation:

picture is too blurry, but here is the process to solve it

L = 3+2w

total length = 30 inches = 2L +2w

so 2w=30-2L

L= 3+2w = 3+30-2L

so 3L =33

L =11

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