SOLUTION: The total area of a rectangle is 66 SQ cm, the long leg is 5 times longer than the short leg.

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Question 1150749: The total area of a rectangle is 66 SQ cm, the long leg is 5 times longer than the short leg.
Found 2 solutions by greenestamps, josgarithmetic:
Answer by greenestamps(13198) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


(1) you didn't ask a question....

(2) do you really mean 5 times LONGER THAN (dimensions x and x+5x, which is x and 6x)? Or did you mean 5 times AS LONG AS (dimensions x and 5x)?

Clarify the language and re-post....

Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"Leg", a little strange. Maybe you want to solve for the dimensions of your rectangle.

Short dimension: x
Long dimension: x%2B5x=6x

Area of 66 square cm
6x%2Ax=66
6x%5E2=6%2A11
x%5E2=11
x=sqrt%2811%29
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