SOLUTION: The width of a rectangular room is five-sixths of its length. If the perimeter is 22 meters. Find the dimensions of the room.

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Question 1154652: The width of a rectangular room is five-sixths of its length. If the perimeter is 22 meters. Find the dimensions of the room.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Width plus length would be half the perimeter, or 11 meters.

x, length

x%2B5x%2F6=11
11x%2F6=11
x%2F6=1
x=6


Dimensions 6 and 5 meters