SOLUTION: A rectangular room is 1.9 times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 35 meters. Find the dimension of the room.

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Question 401548: A rectangular room is 1.9 times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 35 meters. Find the dimension of the room.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+2(1.9x)=35
2x+3.8x=35
5.8x=35
x=6
1.9x=11.5