SOLUTION: A construction company builds a rectangular fenced in area with a perimeter of 46 meters. The length is 5 meters more than the width. what are the dimensions of the fence?

Question 820503: A construction company builds a rectangular fenced in area with a perimeter of 46 meters. The length is 5 meters more than the width. what are the dimensions of the fence?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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2x + 2y = 46
x = y + 5
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put the system into standard form:
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2x + 2y = 46
x - y = 5
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answer:
L= 14
w= 9
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