SOLUTION: A rectangular room is 1.5 times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 30 meters. (a) Draw a diagram that gives a visual representation of the problem. Let l represent the l

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Question 1146697: A rectangular room is 1.5 times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 30 meters.
(a) Draw a diagram that gives a visual representation of the problem. Let l represent the length and let w represent the width.
(b) Write l in terms of w.
l =
Write an equation for the perimeter P in terms of w.
P =
(c) Find the dimensions of the room.
w=
l=

Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can draw the description on your own.

x long
y wide
x=1.5y
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2x%2B2y=30



Why did you choose 1 for length?
Or is that l for length?