SOLUTION: the length and width of a rectangle ratio 5:4 what is the lenght and width if the perimeter is 126
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Question 517550: the length and width of a rectangle ratio 5:4 what is the lenght and width if the perimeter is 126
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Presuming the typical convention of 
, we can write:
From which we derive:
Then using the formula for the perimeter:
and substituting known values:
\ +\ 2w\ =\ 126)
Solve for 
, then calculate 
John
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