SOLUTION: A rectangle is 5 times as long as it is wide. The perimeter is 60 feet. Find the dimensions

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Question 818643: A rectangle is 5 times as long as it is wide. The perimeter is 60 feet. Find the dimensions
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L = 5w
2L + 2w = 60
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2L + 2w = 60
2(5w) + 2w = 60
10w + 2w = 60
12w = 60
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w = 5 ft
L = 25 ft
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