SOLUTION: the length of the rectangle is 5 times its width. if the area is 180ft^2, find its perimeter

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Question 441316: the length of the rectangle is 5 times its width. if the area is 180ft^2, find its perimeter
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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x(5x)=180
5x2=180
x=36
2x+2(5x)=72+360=432'..