SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 147meters, The length is 15 meters less than 5 times the width. find the dimensions. thank you for your help

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Question 870767: The perimeter of a rectangle is 147meters, The length is 15 meters less than 5 times the width. find the dimensions. thank you for your help
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,

P = L + w = 73.5m
(5w-15m) + w = 73.5
6w = 88.5
w = 14.75 and the L = 58.75
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