The perimeter of a rectangular outdoor patio is 54 ft. The length is 3 ft greater than the width. What are the dimensions of the patio?
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The length is 15 ft and the width is 12 ft.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let's assume that, the width of the patio is x.
According to the problem, the length is x + 3
∴ The perimeter = 2[(x + 3) + x] = 54
∴ 2x + 3 = 27
∴ 2x = 27 - 3 = 24
∴ x = 12, x + 3 = 12 + 3 = 15
∴ The length is 15 ft and the width is 12 ft.
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