SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 240 ft. The length of the rectangle is 15 ft. Less than twice the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 384958: The perimeter of a rectangle is 240 ft. The length of the rectangle is 15 ft. Less than twice the width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+2(2x-15)=240
2x+4x-30=240
6x=270
x=45
2x-15=75

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