SOLUTION: the size of the rectangle are in a ratio 3:2 what is the length of each side if the perimeter of the rectangle is 55cm

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Question 332658: the size of the rectangle are in a ratio 3:2 what is the length of each side if the perimeter of the rectangle is 55cm
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2(3x)+2(2x)=55
6x+4x=55
10x=55
x=5.5
3x=16.5
2x=11