SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle that is 5 cm longer than it is wide. w= width of the rectangle in cm. I'm trying to figure out the equation to solve this problem. any help wou

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Question 554136: The perimeter of a rectangle that is 5 cm longer than it is wide.
w= width of the rectangle in cm.
I'm trying to figure out the equation to solve this problem. any help would be appreciated. thank you
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = width
x+5= length

Perimeter = 2W + 2L
Perimeter = 2*x + 2*(x+5)
P = 2x +2x + 10
P = 4x+10

You can't actually write the equation or solve the problem unless you know either the perimeter or the width.

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus