SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is six times its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 140yd, find its area.

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Question 931248: The length of a rectangle is six times its width.
If the perimeter of the rectangle is 140yd, find its area.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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2L + 2w = 140yd

L + w = 70yd

(6w) + w = 70

7w =70

w = 10yd  and L = 60yd 6%2A10

and...checking

L + w = 70yd