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The length of a rectangle is 3 times the width. The perimeter is 96 cm. Find the length.

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Answer:

W=12cm

L=36cm

Explanation:

We are told L=3W

and P=96

so 96=2⋅W+2⋅3⋅W

8W=96

so W=968=12cm

and L=3⋅12=36cm

hope this helps :)

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