SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 26 inches. the length of the rectangle is 1.6 times the width of the rectangle. what is the length of the rectangle

Question 937346: the perimeter of a rectangle is 26 inches. the length of the rectangle is 1.6 times the width of the rectangle. what is the length of the rectangle
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2L + 2w = 26
L = 1.6w
w = (1/1.6)L
w = 0.625L
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2L + 2w = 26
2L + 2*0.625L = 26
3.25L = 26
L = 26/3.25
L = 8 inches
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