p = 2(l + w)
36 = 2(3w - 10 + w)
18 = 4w - 10
4w = 28
w = 7
l = 3(7) - 10
l = 21 - 10
l = 11
Jessica F.
asked • 03/23/18Algebra word problem
A rectangular sheet of paper has a perimeter of 36 inches. The length of the paper is 10 inches less than three times its width. Find the dimensions of the sheet of paper.
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