The perimeter of a rectangle is 40 feet. The ratio of the width to the length is 2:3. Find the length and width. Can you tell me step by step on how to do this? Thank you
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Let the sides be 2x and 3x
2x + 2x + 3x + 3x = 40
10x = 40
x = 4
2x = 2 * 4 = 8
3x = 3 * 4 = 12
8 by 12
2x + 2x + 3x + 3x = 40
10x = 40
x = 4
2x = 2 * 4 = 8
3x = 3 * 4 = 12
8 by 12