SOLUTION: a rectangle has the perimeter of 58in. the length is 5in longer than the width. Find the Dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 918168: a rectangle has the perimeter of 58in. the length is 5in longer than the width. Find the Dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 29

(w+5) + w = 29

2w = 24

w = 12in and L: = 17in

And...checking

L + w = 29