Larry C. answered • 02/19/19
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L = 1.8W
P = 25 = 2L + 2W = 2(1.8W) + 2W = 3.6W + 2W = 5.6W -> 25/5.6 = W ≈ 4.46, so L ≈ 8.04
Shona M.
asked • 02/18/19A rectangular room is 1.8 times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 25 meters. Find the dimension of the room.
A rectangular room is 1.8 times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is 25 meters. Find the dimension of the room.
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Let L = length and W = width
L =1.8W
Perimeter = 25 = 2(L+W)
Substitute
25 = 2(1,8W +W) = 5.6W
You should be able to solve it from here.
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