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A rectangle is 3 times as long as it is wide. The perimeter is 120 cm. Find the dimensions of the rectangle. Round to the nearest tenth if necessary.

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The rectangle is 15cm by 45cm
2(3x)+2(x)=120
6x+2x=120
8x=120
X=15
3(15)=45
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