SOLUTION: Using a system of two equation The perimeter of a lot is 190 m.the width is one fourth the length. Find the dimensions.help cxplease

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Question 901633: Using a system of two equation
The perimeter of a lot is 190 m.the width is one fourth the length. Find the dimensions.help cxplease
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = length
Let y = width
2x%2B2y=190 and y=x%2F4
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Simplify the perimeter equation and then substitute for y.
Solve for x, and use the result to evaluate y.