Alexis J.
asked • 01/06/21The rectangle shown has a perimeter of 50 cm and the given area. Ite length is 5 more than three times its width. Write and solve a system of equations to find the dimentions of the rectangle
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System of equations:
L = 3W + 5
50 = 2L + 2W
The width is 5cm and the length is 20cm.
Raymond B. answered • 01/06/21
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L=5+3W
50 = 2L + 2W
2(5+3W) + 2W = 50
10+6W +2W =50
8W =40
W =5 cm
L=5+3(5) = 20 cm
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Karina F.
Hi. The problem states that rectangle SHOWN has perimeter = 50cm and the given area...but the area is neither given or shown in order to help you with this problem.01/06/21