SOLUTION: the length of a rectangular poster is 5 inches longer than the width if. the permeter of the poster is 122 inches what is the width?

Question 820920: the length of a rectangular poster is 5 inches longer than the width if. the permeter of the poster is 122 inches what is the width?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x = y + 5
122 = 2x + 2y
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x - y = 5
2x + 2y = 122
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length = 33 in
width = 28 in
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