SOLUTION: the perimetet of a rectangle is 50 meters. write a linear equation in 2 variables for this perimeter. use the equation to find x when y=20

Question 420313: the perimetet of a rectangle is 50 meters. write a linear equation in 2 variables for this perimeter. use the equation to find x when y=20
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi





using x and y to represent the lengths of the respective sides.

 2x + 2y = 50m

 2x + 2*20 = 50m

    2x = 10m

     x = 5m 

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