document.write( "Question 664183: The length of a rectangle is 5 cm more than the width. The perimeter is 38 cm. Find the length and width \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #413165 by ReadingBoosters(3246)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! l = w+5 \n" ); document.write( "p = 38 = 2w+2l \n" ); document.write( "Substitute length into perimeter \n" ); document.write( "... \n" ); document.write( "2w+2(w+5)=38 \n" ); document.write( "Distribute the 2 \n" ); document.write( "2w + 2w + 10 = 38 \n" ); document.write( "4w + 10 = 38 \n" ); document.write( "4w = 38-10 \n" ); document.write( "4w = 28 \n" ); document.write( "w = 7 cm \n" ); document.write( "l=7+5=12 cm \n" ); document.write( "... \n" ); document.write( "check \n" ); document.write( "2(7) + 2(12) = 14 + 24 = 38 \n" ); document.write( "......................... \n" ); document.write( "Delighted to help. \n" ); document.write( "-Reading Boosters \n" ); document.write( "Wanting for others what we want for ourselves. \n" ); document.write( "www.MyHomeworkAnswers.com \n" ); document.write( " |