SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle is 2/3 of its length. Find its length. If the perimeter is 80 cm. Find its dimension.

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Question 1128667: The width of a rectangle is 2/3 of its length. Find its length. If the perimeter is 80 cm. Find its dimension.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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%282%2F3%29L%2BL=80%2F2
%282%2F3%29L%2BL=40
2L%2B3L=120
5L=120
L=24---------length

16---------width