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The perimeter of a garden is 68m. If the longer side is 10 times greater than the smaller side. What is the measure of both sides?
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let x and y be the lengths of the side of the rectangular garden and x>y
the perimeter of a garden is 68 m
2(x + y) = 68 divide both sides by 2
x + y = 34
the longer side is 10 times greater than the smaller side
x = 10y
by solving the system of equations
x + y = 34
x = 10y
we find
x = 30.9 m
y = 3.09 m
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the measure of the sides are 30.9 m and 3.09 m.