document.write( "Question 240486: The width of a rectangular painting is tw thirds of its length. If the perimeter is 60 inches then what are the length and width? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #176236 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! W=2/3L \n" ); document.write( "2W+2L=60 \n" ); document.write( "2(2L/3)+2L=60 \n" ); document.write( "4L/3+2L=60 \n" ); document.write( "(4L+3*2L)/3=60 \n" ); document.write( "(4L+6L)/3=60 \n" ); document.write( "10L/3=60 \n" ); document.write( "10L=3*60 \n" ); document.write( "10L=180 \n" ); document.write( "L=180/10 \n" ); document.write( "L=18 ANS. \n" ); document.write( "W=2/3*18 \n" ); document.write( "W=36/3=12 ANS. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "2*12+2*18=60 \n" ); document.write( "24+36=60 \n" ); document.write( "60=60 \n" ); document.write( " |