Question

A rectangular solar panel has a length that is 12 inches shorter than 3 times its width. If the perimeter of the panel is 132 inches what are the dimensions of the panel?

Answer 1

Answer: 46.5 by 19.5

Explanation:

P=perimeter of panel. L=length. W=width

L=3W-12

P=2L+2W

132=2(3W-12)+2W

132=6W-24+2W

132=6W+2W-24

132=8W-24

156=8W

W=19.5

P=2L+2W

132=2L+2(19.5)

132=2L+39

2L=93

L=46.5

46.5 by 19.5