SOLUTION: Find the Perimeter of a rectangle whose length is 5cm less than twice it's width. Its width is 15cm. Thank you so much.

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Question 468263: Find the Perimeter of a rectangle whose length is 5cm less than twice it's width. Its width is 15cm. Thank you so much.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,



length is 5cm less than twice it's width.

Let x and (2x-5cm) represent the width and length respectively.  

    x = 15cm

  2*15cm + 2*25cm = P = 80cm