Asked by ashly

Kayla designed a rectangular patio that was 3 times as long as it was wide and had a perimeter of 160 feet. What was the area of the patio?
Answered by PsyDAG
If x = width, then 3x = length.

2x + 2(3x) = 160

Solve for x and 3x.

Insert in equation below.

x * 3x = area