SOLUTION: how do you solve this A rectangular field is eight times as long as it is wide. If the perimeter of the field is 1350 feet, what are the dimensions of the field?

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A rectangular field is eight times as long as it is wide. If the perimeter of the field is 1350 feet, what are the dimensions of the field?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

Let x represent the width ⇒ length is 8x

Question States*** P = 1350ft = 2L + 2w

 l + w = 675ft

 8x + x = 675ft

   9x = 675ft

    x = 75ft, the width. Then length is 600ft

  

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