SOLUTION: A rectangle is 4 times as long as it is wide. The perimeter of thez rectangle is 50 cm . what are the dimension's

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Question 937003: A rectangle is 4 times as long as it is wide. The perimeter of thez rectangle is 50 cm . what are the dimension's
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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 2L + 2w = 50cm

L + w = 25cm

4w + w = 25cm

5w = 25cm

w = 5cm  and L = 20cm  4%2A5cm

And...checking

L + w = 25cm