document.write( "Question 259636: A room is 1.5 times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 75 feet. Find the dimensions of the room. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #191166 by checkley77(12844) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! L=1.5W \n" ); document.write( "2L+2W=P \n" ); document.write( "2*1.5W+2W=75 \n" ); document.write( "3W+2W=75 \n" ); document.write( "5W=75 \n" ); document.write( "W=75/5 \n" ); document.write( "W=15 FT. IS THE WIDTH. \n" ); document.write( "L=1.5*15 \n" ); document.write( "L=22.5 FT. ANS. FOR THE LENGTH. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "2*22.5+2*15=75 \n" ); document.write( "45+30=75 \n" ); document.write( "75=75 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |