SOLUTION: Using a system of two equation The perimeter of a lot is 190 m.the width is one fourth the length. Find the dimensions.help cxplease

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Question 901633: Using a system of two equation
The perimeter of a lot is 190 m.the width is one fourth the length. Find the dimensions.help cxplease

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = length
Let y = width
and
;

Simplify the perimeter equation and then substitute for y.
Solve for x, and use the result to evaluate y.

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