Math

[dansingirl25]

The length of a rectangle is 4 times the width. The perimeter is 90cm. Find the width and length.

i need help with alot of word problems i do not know the equation for this one?

 

[Deleted member 4993]

The length of a rectangle is 4 times the width. The perimeter is 90cm. Find the width and length.

i need help with alot of word problems i do not know the equation for this one?

You have to derive the equation for this type of problem.

Start with naming your variables

Length of rectangle = L

Width of rectangle = W

Given: "The length of a rectangle is 4 times the width" ? L = 4*W...............................(1)

Now continue.....

Please share your work with us indicating exactly where you are stuck - so that we may know where to begin to help you.

 

[Denis]

The length of a rectangle is 4 times the width. The perimeter is 90cm. Find the width and length.
i need help with alot of word problems i do not know the equation for this one?

What grade are you in?