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the length of a rectangle is 3 times its width. Given that its area is 27 cm, find the length and the width of the rectangle
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the length of a rectangle is 3 times its width. Given that its area is 27 cm, find the length and the width of the rectangle

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Answer:

The width is 3 cm and the length is 9 cm.

Explanation:

L --> Length

W --> Width

L = 3W

LW = 27

3W(W) = 27

3W^2 = 27

W^2 = 9

W = 3

L = 3(3) = 9

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