SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle is 2/3 of its length. Find its length if the perimeter is 80 cm. Find the dimensions.

Question 152448: The width of a rectangle is 2/3 of its length. Find its length if the perimeter is 80 cm. Find the dimensions.

Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
--------------------> eqn 1
But, , so

, adding & cross multiply

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And,
In doubt? Go back eqn 1:

Thank you,
Jojo
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