SOLUTION: a rectangular table has a perimeter of 18 feet its length i s5 feet great er than its width. find the dimentions.
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Question 802732: a rectangular table has a perimeter of 18 feet its length i s5 feet great er than its width. find the dimentions.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Width = x
Length = x + 5
Perimeter = 2*width + 2*length
18 = 2*x + 2*(x + 5)
18 = 2x + 2x + 10
4x = 18 - 10
4x = 8
x = 2
Width = 2 feet
Length = 7 feet
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