SOLUTION: A rectangle is 6 times as long as it is wide. The perimeter is 110cm. Find the dimensions of the rectangle. (round to the nearest tenth if necessary).

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Question 251167: A rectangle is 6 times as long as it is wide. The perimeter is 110cm. Find the dimensions of the rectangle. (round to the nearest tenth if necessary).
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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P = 2L + 2W
P = 2(6x) + 2x
Let P = 110
110 = 2(6x) + 2x
Can you finish now?