SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle was 120. If the length is four times the width, what is the true length measurement.

Question 933705: The perimeter of a rectangle was 120. If the length is four times the width, what is the true length measurement.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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L + w = 60

4w + w = 60

5w = 60

w = 12  and L = 48

And...checking

L + w = 60 

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