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The length of a rectangular area is 3 feet less than twice its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 132 feet. Find the length and width of the rectangular area

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P = 2L + 2W

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

132 = 4W - 6 + 2W

132 + 6 = 6W

138 = 6W

23 = W

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