SOLUTION: how do you solve this A rectangular field is eight times as long as it is wide. If the perimeter of the field is 1350 feet, what are the dimensions of the field?

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Hi,

Let x represent the width ⇒ length is 8x

Question States*** P = 1350ft = 2L + 2w

 l + w = 675ft

 8x + x = 675ft

   9x = 675ft

    x = 75ft, the width. Then length is 600ft