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The length 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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x=width
3x=length
x+x+3x+3x=86
8x=86
x=10.75cm (width)
length =3 x (10.75)= 32.25
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