The Length of a Rectangle Is 3 Times the Width

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Essay

The length of a rectangle is 3 times the width . If the perimeter is to be at least 32 meters, what are the possible values for the width? (If the perimeter is at least 32 meters, then it is greater than or equal to 32 meters.)

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