SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 5 inches more than the width. The perimeter is 34 inches. Find the length and the width

Question 910416: The length of a rectangle is 5 inches more than the width. The perimeter is 34 inches. Find the length and the width
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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L + w = 17

(w+5) + w = 17

2w = 12

w = 6in and L = 11in 

and checking...

L + w = 17

 

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