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The width of a rectangle is 5 times its length. The perimeter is

53.
Find the width and length of the rectangle.

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Answer:

L = x

W = 5x

P = 2 (L + W)

53 = 2(x + 5x)

53 = 2(6x)

53 = 12x

x = 4/5/12

L = 4/5/12

W = 22/1/12

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