SOLUTION: width of rectangle is 5 inches shorter than the length and that the perimeter of rectangle is 50 inches. the perimeter formula is P=2L+2W. set-up an equation for perimeter involv

Question 301778: width of rectangle is 5 inches shorter than the length and that the perimeter of rectangle is 50 inches. the perimeter formula is P=2L+2W. set-up an equation for perimeter involving only "L" the length of rectangle. Solve this equation algebraically to find the length and width of rectangle
Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
W=L-5
P=50

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