Find the dimensions
A rectangle has a length that is 3 times its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 48 cm, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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Given:
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Perimeter (P) = 48 cm
Using the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle:
P = 2l + 2w
Plugging in the given:
48 = 2(3w) + 2w
48 = 6w + 2w
48 = 8w
w = 6 cm
So, the width (w) is 6 cm and the length (l) is 3 times the width, which is 18 cm.