SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 147meters, The length is 15 meters less than 5 times the width. find the dimensions. thank you for your help

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Question 870767: The perimeter of a rectangle is 147meters, The length is 15 meters less than 5 times the width. find the dimensions. thank you for your help
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P = L + w = 73.5m

  (5w-15m) + w = 73.5   

      6w = 88.5

       w = 14.75  and the L = 58.75   5%2A14.75-15