SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is 5cm more than the width. the perimeter is 38cm. find the length and the width.

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The length of a rectangle is 5 cm more than the width. The perimeter is 38 cm. Find the length and the width.

Step 1. Perimeter P means adding up all the lengths of the sides of a rectangle.

Step 2. Let w be the width.

Step 3. Let w+5 be the length.

Step 4. Then P=w+w+w+5+w+5=38 cm.

Step 5. Solving the equation in Step 4 leads to the following steps:

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  • This is an equation! Solutions: w=7.
  • Graphical form: Equation was fully solved.
  • Text form: w+w+w+5+w+5=38 simplifies to 0=0
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With w=7, then w+5=12 and P=2(7+12)=38... which is a true statement.

Step 6. ANSWER: Width is 7 cm and length is 12 cm.

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Respectfully,
Dr J
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