SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 52. The length is 6 times greater than the width. Find the length and width of this rectangle.

Question 483060: The perimeter of a rectangle is 52. The length is 6 times greater than the width. Find the length and width of this rectangle.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The perimeter of a rectangle is 52. The length is 6 times greater than the width. Find the length and width of this rectangle.
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2L + 2W = 52
L + W = 26
L = W + 6W = 7W
L + W = 26
7W + W = 26
8W = 26
W = 13/4
L = 91/4

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Let represent the width. Then the length must be .

The perimeter of a rectangle is given by:

Substitute what you know:

And solve for , then calculate for the length.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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