SOLUTION: the perimeter of rectangular cloth is 24 decimeters (dm). what is the width in cm if its length is 7 decimeters (dm)

Question 937873: the perimeter of rectangular cloth is 24 decimeters (dm). what is the width in cm if its length is 7 decimeters (dm)

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = length
y = width
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2x + 2y = 24
x = 7
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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2x + 2y = 24
x = 7
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solution:
x = 7 dm
y = 5 dm
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answer:
width = 5 dm * (10 cm/dm)
width = 50 cm
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