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In a rectangle that has a perimeter of 18 feet with an area of 20 square feet, what are the lengths of the sides of the rectangle?

 Aug 11, 2015

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With your question, a system of equations can be made.

If (Width)=x (Length)=y

2(x+y)=18

xy=20

→x=4,y=5 or x=5, y=4

 Aug 11, 2015
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With your question, a system of equations can be made.

If (Width)=x (Length)=y

2(x+y)=18

xy=20

→x=4,y=5 or x=5, y=4

jdh3010 Aug 11, 2015

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