SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 60 cm. If the ratio of two adjacent sides is 3:2, find the length and width of the rectangle.

Question 937870: The perimeter of a rectangle is 60 cm. If the ratio of two adjacent sides is 3:2, find the length and width of the rectangle.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = length
y = width
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2x + 2y = 60
x/y = 3/2
2x = 3y
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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2x + 2y = 60
2x - 3y = 0
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x = 18 cm
y = 12 cm
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