Problema Solution
Dave and Jane Wells have a new rectangular driveway. The perimeter of the driveway is 168 feet. The length is 12 feet longer than three times the width. What are the dimen sions of the driveway?
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let x=length
and y=width
so 2(x+y)=168
x+y=84
as given x=12+3y
so permiter equation becomes 12+4y=84
4y =72
y=18
and x=12+3(18)=12+54=66