SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 5 in. more than the width. If the perimeter is 70in., what is the width?
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Question 218967: The length of a rectangle is 5 in. more than the width. If the perimeter is 70in., what is the width?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The length of a rectangle is 5 in. more than the width. If the perimeter is 70in., what is the width?
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Perimeter = 2(L + W)
70 = 2(W+5 + W)
35 = 2W+5
2W = 30
W = 15" (width)
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L = W+5 = 20" (length)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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