SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 30 inches. The ratio of its width to length is 2 to 3. the length is how man inches?

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Question 444956: The perimeter of a rectangle is 30 inches. The ratio of its width to length is 2 to 3. the length is how man inches?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(2L)+2(3L)=30
4L+6L=30
10L=30
L=3
The dimensions are 9in.x6in..