document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=623768>Question 623768</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Hi, \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "     I am reviewing to retake the SAT's and need help with the following problem.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If the perimeter of a rectangular property is 46 meters, and the area of the property is 76 meters squared, what is the length of each of the shorter sides?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Knowing the steps to take would be very helpful.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Thanks!! </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #392300 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=jim_thompson5910><B>jim_thompson5910(35256)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=jim_thompson5910><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=392300\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> P = 2L + 2W\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "\"If the perimeter of a rectangular property is 46 meters\" ---> P = 46\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "46 = 2L + 2W\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Area = Length * Width\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "A = LW\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "\"the area of the property is 76 meters squared\" ----> A = 76\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "76 = LW\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "W = 76/L\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "46 = 2L + 2W\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "46 = 2L + 2(76/L)\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I'll let you finish up. Let me know if you have any questions or if you still need help. Thanks.<BR>\n" );
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