The length of a rectangular plot of land is 3 times the width. If the perimeter is 2000 feet, find the dimensions of the plot. P = 2L + 2W,  L = 3x, W = x The plot is ____ feet long and ____feet wide.

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The length of a rectangular plot of land is 3 times the width. If the perimeter is 2000 feet, find the dimensions of the plot.

P = 2L + 2W,  L = 3x, W = x

The plot is ____ feet long and ____feet wide.

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