document.write( "Question 981489: a rectangle has a perimeter of 66m. if its length is 5 times as long as its breadth, find its dimensions \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #602459 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! . \n" ); document.write( "L=length=5W; W=breadth; P=perimeter=66m \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "P=2(L+W) Substitute for L. \n" ); document.write( "66m=2(5W+W) \n" ); document.write( "66=12W Divide each side by 12. \n" ); document.write( "66/12=W \n" ); document.write( "5.5m=W ANSWER 1:The breadth is 5.5 meters. \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "L=5W=5(5.5m)=27.5m ANSWER 2: The length is 27.5 meters. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |