Patrick B. answered 06/21/19
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L = 3w-5
2(3w-5) + 2w = 150
6w - 10 + 2w = 150
8w - 10 = 150
8w = 160
w = 20
width is 20, length is 3(20)-5 = 55
Elizabeth S.
asked 06/20/19The length of a rectangle is 5 less than 3 times the width. the perimeter is 150 centimeters. What are the length and width?
Patrick B. answered 06/21/19
Math and computer tutor/teacher
L = 3w-5
2(3w-5) + 2w = 150
6w - 10 + 2w = 150
8w - 10 = 150
8w = 160
w = 20
width is 20, length is 3(20)-5 = 55
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