document.write( "Question 802732: a rectangular table has a perimeter of 18 feet its length i s5 feet great er than its width. find the dimentions. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #483983 by Cromlix(4381) You can put this solution on YOUR website! Width = x \n" ); document.write( "Length = x + 5 \n" ); document.write( "Perimeter = 2*width + 2*length \n" ); document.write( "18 = 2*x + 2*(x + 5) \n" ); document.write( "18 = 2x + 2x + 10 \n" ); document.write( "4x = 18 - 10 \n" ); document.write( "4x = 8 \n" ); document.write( "x = 2 \n" ); document.write( "Width = 2 feet \n" ); document.write( "Length = 7 feet \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps. \n" ); document.write( ":-) \n" ); document.write( " |