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The perimeter of a rectangle is 60 cm. The ratio of length to width is 3:2 . Find the length and width of the rectangle.

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1 answer:

Alona [7]3 years ago

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x = length

y = width

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2x + 2y = 60

x/y = 3/2

2x = 3y

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put the system of linear equations into standard form

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2x + 2y = 60

2x - 3y = 0

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solution:

length = 18 cm

width = 12 cm

Hope this helps!

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