SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 180 centimeters. The ratio of the length to the width is 7:3. Find the width of the rectangle
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Question 275354: the perimeter of a rectangle is 180 centimeters. The ratio of the length to the width is 7:3. Find the width of the rectangle
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(7x)+2(3x)=180
14x+6x=180
20x=180
x=9
7x=63
3x=27
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