SOLUTION: A rectangle is four times as long as it is wide .if the perimeter is 50 inches find the length.

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Question 915419: A rectangle is four times as long as it is wide .if the perimeter is 50 inches find the length.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 25in

4w + w = 25

5w = 25

w = 5"  and L = 20"

And...checking

L + w = 25in