SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 25cm. The ratio of its side lengths is 2 to 3. What is the length of the shorter side of the rectangle, in cm?
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Question 278868: The perimeter of a rectangle is 25cm. The ratio of its side lengths is 2 to 3. What is the length of the shorter side of the rectangle, in cm?
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Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2L+2W=P
2*(L+W)=P
2*(2x+3x)=25
2*(5x)=25
10x=25
x=2.5
2x=5
3x=7.5
the smaller side is 5 cm
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