SOLUTION: "A rectangle’s 102 in perimeter is . Its length is 5 in longer than its width. Use an equation to find the rectangle’s length and width." How do I set up the equation?

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Question 1187111: "A rectangle’s 102 in perimeter is . Its length is 5 in longer than its width. Use an equation to find the rectangle’s length and width." How do I set up the equation?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"A rectangle’s 102 in perimeter is . [sic] Its length is 5 in longer than its width. Use an equation to find the rectangle’s length and width." How do I set up the equation?
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P = 2W + 2L = 102 you don't know that?
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L = 2W + 5
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That's how.
Answer by MathTherapy(10555)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

"A rectangle’s 102 in perimeter is . Its length is 5 in longer than its width. Use an equation to find the rectangle’s length and width." How do I set up the equation?
Correct equations:  

Reduce the 1st equation to get a simpler one.

Substitute the 2nd into the reduced version of the 1st and solve for W. Then find L, the length. 

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