SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is five times the width. If the perimeter is 60, find the length and the width

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Question 922101: The length of a rectangle is five times the width. If the perimeter is 60, find the length and the width
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
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2L + 2w = 60units
L + w = 30units
(5w) + w = 30
6w = 30
w = 5units and L = 25units

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