SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 35cm.the ratio of the length to the width is 3:2.calculate the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 1115469: the perimeter of a rectangle is 35cm.the ratio of the length to the width is 3:2.calculate the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B2x=35%2F2
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6x%2B4x=35
10x=35
2x=7
x=7%2F2

LENGTH 21%2F2=10%261%2F2
WIDTH 7