The width of a rectangle is 5 times the length. If the perimeter is 72, find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Answer:

l=6

b=30

Explanation:

b=5l

perimeter= 72

2(l+b)= 72

l+b= 36

l+5l= 36

6l= 36

l= 6

b=5l= 6*6= 30

Castles answered Dec 21, 2021

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