SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 5 meters longer than its width. If the perimeter of the garden is 50 meters, find the dimensions of the garden.

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Question 219016: The length of a rectangle is 5 meters longer than its width. If the perimeter of the garden is 50 meters, find the dimensions of the garden.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2w+2l=P
2(x+5)+2x=50
2x+10+2x=50
4x=40
x=10
x+5=15