SOLUTION: suppose that the length of a certain rectangle is 3 meters less than five times its width. the perimeter of the rectangle is 30 meters. find the length and width of the rectangle

Question 1094417: suppose that the length of a certain rectangle is 3 meters less than five times its width. the perimeter of the rectangle is 30 meters. find the length and width of the rectangle
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
suppose that the length of a certain rectangle is 3 meters less than five times its width. the perimeter of the rectangle is 30 meters. find the length and width of the rectangle
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L = 5W - 3
P = 2W + 2L = 30
etc
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