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Answer: DSet 1: Linear Equations (Intermediate)
Explanation
A rectangle's width is half its length. The perimeter is 30 cm. What is the length?
A.
15
B.
20
C.
5
D.✓ Correct
10
Detailed Explanation
Choice D is correct. Choice D is the correct answer. 1. Define: Length = , Width = . 2. Perimeter: 3. Simplify: 4. Divide by 3: 5. Verify: Width 5. ✓ Choice C is incorrect because this is the width. Choice A is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process. Choice B is incorrect because it results from an error in the solution process.
Key Steps:
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The correct answer is 10
Why others are wrong:
A: Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
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