document.write( "Question 208404: what are the dimensions of a room that is 1.5 times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 25 meters \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #157623 by HyperBrain(694)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! P=2(L + W) \n" ); document.write( "-- \n" ); document.write( "Given: L=1.5 W ; P=25 m \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "25=2(1.5 W + W)=2(2.5 W)=5 W \n" ); document.write( "W=25/5=5 m. \n" ); document.write( "L=1.5 (5)=7.5 m. \n" ); document.write( "-- \n" ); document.write( "Therefore, the dimensions of the room are 7.5 x 5 m. \n" ); document.write( " |