SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is five times the width. If the perimeter is 60, find the length and the width

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Question 922101: The length of a rectangle is five times the width. If the perimeter is 60, find the length and the width
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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2L + 2w = 60units

L + w = 30units

(5w) + w = 30

6w = 30

w = 5units  and L = 25units 5%2A5