The perimeter of a rectangle is 90 ft. Find the dimensions of the rectangle if the ratio of the length to the width is 8: 7. Which of the following would be the best equation to use to solve this problem?

a. 8x+7x=90

b. 2 (8x) + 2 (7x) = 90

c. 8x//7x = 90

d. 2x+2x = 90

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19 March, 22:34

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Cohen Giles · Answer 1

I think a. 8x+7x=90

That's how i usually do these type of questions.

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x = 6

8x=48

7x=42

The perimeter of a rectangle is 90 ft. Find the dimensions of the rectangle if the ratio of the length to the width is 8: 7. Which of the following would be the best equation to use to solve this problem?a. 8x+7x=90b. 2 (8x) + 2 (7x) = 90c. 8x//7x = 90d. 2x+2x = 90