SOLUTION: a room is 5 times longer than its width. if the perimeter of the room is 50 metres,find the width

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Question 1109669: a room is 5 times longer than its width. if the perimeter of the room is 50 metres,find the width
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a room is 5 times longer than its width. if the perimeter of the room is 50 metres,find the width
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2L + 2W = 50
L + W = 25
L = 6W
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6W + W = 25
W = 25/7
L = 150/7