SOLUTION: A rectangle has a base of 4x and a height of 3x + 5. If the perimeter is 150 units, what is the value of

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Question 1053228: A rectangle has a base of 4x and a height of 3x + 5. If the perimeter is 150 units, what is the value of
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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2L + 2w = P

2(4x) + 2(3x+5) = 150

14x = 140

x = 10

base: 40units

Height: 35units

And...

2L + 2w = P

80units + 70units  = 150units CHECKS