SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle is 5 less than its length. What are the dimensions of the rectangle if the perimeter of the rectangle is 53 feet?

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Question 803481: The width of a rectangle is 5 less than its length. What are the dimensions of the rectangle if the perimeter of the rectangle is 53 feet?
Found 2 solutions by rfer, oscargut:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+2(x-5)=53

Answer by oscargut(2103) About Me  (Show Source):
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width = 10.75
length = 15.75
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