SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 26 inches. the length of the rectangle is 1.6 times the width of the rectangle. what is the length of the rectangle

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Question 937346: the perimeter of a rectangle is 26 inches. the length of the rectangle is 1.6 times the width of the rectangle. what is the length of the rectangle
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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2L + 2w = 26
L = 1.6w
w = (1/1.6)L
w = 0.625L
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2L + 2w = 26
2L + 2*0.625L = 26
3.25L = 26
L = 26/3.25
L = 8 inches
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