Solve the following by setting up the proper equations to describe the facts given and then carrying out the mathematical calculations to solve for the unknown variable(s). Let x represent length and y represent width. Enter your answer in (x, y) format. The length of a rectangle is 3 times the width. The difference between the length and width is 14 feet. Determine the rectangle's length and width.
Solve the following by setting up the proper equations to describe the facts given and then carrying out the mathematical calculations to solve for the unknown variable(s). Let x represent length and y represent width. Enter your answer in (x, y) format. The length of a rectangle is 3 times the width. The difference between the length and width is 14 feet. Determine the rectangle's length and width.
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Transcribed Image Text:Solve the following by setting up the proper equations
to describe the facts given and then carrying out the
mathematical calculations to solve for the unknown
variable(s). Let x represent length and y represent
width. Enter your answer in (x, y) format.
The length of a rectangle is 3 times the width. The
difference between the length and width is 14 feet.
Determine the rectangle's length and width.
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