SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 4 cm less than five times the width the perimeter is 88 cm what is the width and length??

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Question 846033: the length of a rectangle is 4 cm less than five times the width the perimeter is 88 cm what is the width and length??
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,

P = 0r L + w = 44cm
the length of a rectangle is 4cm less than five times the width
(5x-4cm) + x = 44cm
6x = 48cm
x = 8cm, the width. Length is 36cm cm
CHECKING our answer***
8cm + 36cm = 44cm 0r 16cm + 72cm = 88cm
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