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the length of a rectangle is three times its width .if the perimeter is 72cm,calculate the width of the rectangle.

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Answer:

Width = 9

Explanation:

According to the problem...

3x = length

x = width

2(3x + x) = 72

3x+x = 36

4x = 36

x = 9 = width

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