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Question 302626: I need to know how do I get the answer to this question, the correct steps.
Ther perimeter of a rectangle is 20 meters. If the length is increased by four times the width, the sum is 19 meters. What are the dimensions of the rectangle? What is its area?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What sum? The sum of what is increased?