As part of his exercise routine Andy walked around his rectangular block three complete times. If the block was three times as l

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Elza [17]

3 years ago

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As part of his exercise routine Andy walked around his rectangular block three complete times. If the block was three times as l

ong as it was wide and the total distance walked is 5280 feet what is the length of the shortest side of the block?

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Tema [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-09T08:24:30+03:00

Tema [17]3 years ago

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Width = x
Length = 3x

Perimeter = x + x + 3x + 3x = 8x
He walked 3 rounds
3 x 8x = 24x

Total distance walked = 5280 feet
24x = 5280
x = 220

Shortest side is 220 feet