SOLUTION: Please solve this question I have exactly the right amount of ribbon to trim a rectangular tablecloth that has a perimeter of 10m and width 2.5m. How long is the tablecloth? Rega

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I have exactly the right amount of ribbon to trim a rectangular tablecloth that has a perimeter of 10m and width 2.5m. How long is the tablecloth?
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x, length

2x%2B2%2A2.5=10
x%2B2.5=5
x=5-2.5
x=2.5
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