SOLUTION: A rectangle’s length is 5 feet shorter than twice its width. The rectangle’s perimeter is 110 feet. Find the rectangle’s length and width.
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Question 1188844: A rectangle’s length is 5 feet shorter than twice its width. The rectangle’s perimeter is 110 feet. Find the rectangle’s length and width.
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A rectangle’s length is 5 feet shorter than twice its width. The rectangle’s perimeter is 110 feet. Find the rectangle’s length and width.
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2W + 2L = 110
W + L = 55
L = 2W - 5
Sub for L
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W + 2W-5 = 55
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