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A rectangular stage with a perimeter of 66ft. is to be surrounded with yellow tape. The length of the stage is 3ft less than twice its width. Find the dimensions of the stage.

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A rectangular stage with a perimeter of 66ft. is to be surrounded with yellow tape. The length of the stage is 3ft less than twice its width. Find the dimensions of the stage.

 

2l + 2b = 66

l + b = 33

l = 2b - 3

2b - 3 + b = 33

b = 12 ft

l = 21 ft