Problema Solution
the length of a rectangular jewelry box is 3 inches more than twice the width. the perimeter is 48 inches. find the length and width
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let
l = the length of the box
w = the width of the box
the length of a rectangular jewelry box is 3 inches more than twice the width
l = 3 + 2w
the perimeter is 48 inches
2(l + w) = 48
by solving the system of equations
l = 3 + 2w
2(l + w) = 48
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we find
l = 17 in
w = 7 in
the length is 17 inches and the width is 7 inches.