document.write( "Question 549895: The length of a rectangle is 20 centimeters less than five times its width. If the area is 60 square centimeters, find the length and width. \r
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document.write( "I tried these 2 formulas:
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document.write( "L= 5W-20
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document.write( "L x W = 60
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document.write( "Can they work? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #358218 by asuar010(338)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! yes, substitute L in the multiplication part and solve for W, then substitute and solve for L. \n" ); document.write( " |