SOLUTION: The perimeter of the rectangle is 50miles,write a linear equation in two variables for the perimeter.Use the equation to find x when y is 20 miles?

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Question 1139345: The perimeter of the rectangle is 50miles,write a linear equation in two variables for the perimeter.Use the equation to find x when y is 20 miles?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
only need each dimension, x and y;
x%2By=50%2F2
x%2By=25


If y is 20, then x is 5.