SOLUTION: A rectanggle piece of lumber in greg's yard is four times as long as it is wide. It's perimeter is 40 in. How long is the piece of lumber?

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Question 745810: A rectanggle piece of lumber in greg's yard is four times as long as it is wide. It's perimeter is 40 in. How long is the piece of lumber?
Answer by FrankM(1040) About Me  (Show Source):
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Length = 4X, Width = X
Perimeter = 2L + 2W or 10X
X= 4 in
Length is 16 in , Width is 4 in.