Question 141293
A) 2L+2w=38
B) 
L/5 = 3w/4
4L=15w Multiply each side by 20 to eliminate fractions.
4L-15w=0
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-4L-4w=-76 multiply A) by -2
4L-15w=0
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==>-19w=-76
w=4 cm
L=15*4/4
=15 cm
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Check:
A) 2*15 + 2*4 = 38 true
B) 15/5=3*4/4 true
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