SOLUTION: If a rectangle has a perimeter of 3150 and the long side is 18 times the short side, then what is the length ____ and width _____ sketch on the back and figure it out

Algebra ->  Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations -> SOLUTION: If a rectangle has a perimeter of 3150 and the long side is 18 times the short side, then what is the length ____ and width _____ sketch on the back and figure it out       Log On


   

Question 1071092: If a rectangle has a perimeter of 3150 and the long side is 18 times the short side, then what is the length ____ and width _____ sketch on the back and figure it out
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=2L%2B2W=3150
L%2BW=1575
and
L=18W
Substituting,
18W%2BW=1575
19W=1575
Solve for W.
Then use either equation to solve for L.