SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 160 feet. One-fourth the length is the same as the width. Find the dimensions of this rectangle. I've tried setting up 2 equations but I'm not sur

Question 1189076: The perimeter of a rectangle is 160 feet. One-fourth the length is the same as the width. Find the dimensions of this rectangle.
I've tried setting up 2 equations but I'm not sure how.
Thank you
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L and w
Length and Width;

If you are trying to setup using two equations, this can be .

Create and solve THIS:

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