SOLUTION: Find the width and length of the rectangle so that it has the given perimeter: P = 60 inches, width is x, and length is 3x – 5.

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Question 128002: Find the width and length of the rectangle so that it has the given perimeter:
P = 60 inches, width is x, and length is 3x – 5.

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Length =
Width =











Width is 8.75 inches and length is 21.25 inches
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