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The length of a rectangular sign is 3 times its width. If the sign’s perimeter is 32 inches, what is the sign’s area?

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Answer:48 square inche

Explanation:

Length(L)=3 x width(W)

L=3xW

Perimeter(p)=2L+2W=32

2L+2W=32

substitute L=3xW in 2L+2W=32

2(3xW)+2W=32

6W+2W=32

8W=32

Divide both sides by 8

8W/8=32/8

W=4 width=4

Substitute w=4 in L=3xW

L=3x4

L=12 Length=12

Area=length x width

Area=12 x 4

Area=48

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