SOLUTION: A rectangle is 5cm longer than it is wide. It's perimeter is 18cm. Solve the equation to find the width of the rectangle.

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Question 913414: A rectangle is 5cm longer than it is wide. It's perimeter is 18cm. Solve the equation to find the width of the rectangle.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
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2L + 2w = 18cm
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L + w = 9cm
(w+5cm) + w = 9cm
2w = 4cm
w = 2cm and L = 7cm
And...checking
L + w = 9cm
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