SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 160ft.1/4 the length is the same as twice the width.Find the dimensions of the rectangle

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Question 347076: the perimeter of a rectangle is 160ft.1/4 the length is the same as twice the width.Find the dimensions of the rectangle
Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/2 the length = twice the width
multiply by 2
so L = 4w
Perimeter = 160=2(L+w)
160=2(4w+w)
160=10w
w= 16
L = 64
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CHECK
16+16+64+64= 160