document.write( "Question 861835: The width of a rectangle is 5 feet less than its length. The perimeter of the rectangle is 70 feet. Find the width of the rectangle. \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #519297 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "P = 2L + 2w = 70ft    
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document.write( "0r L + w = 35ft
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document.write( "   L + (L-5) - 35     Note:The width of a rectangle is 5 feet less than its length. 
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document.write( "     2L = 40
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document.write( "      L = 20ft  and w = 15ft   \n" );
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