SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 5 cm less than twice its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 50 cm. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?

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Question 942117: The length of a rectangle is 5 cm less than twice its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 50 cm. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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L and w;
system%28L=-5%2B2w%2C2w%2B2L=50%29
Simplify the perimeter equation and use simple substitution.