SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2 L + 2 W, where L is the length of the rectangle and W is the width. Find the perimeter of the rectangle if its length is 5 feet more than its

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Question 1164970: The perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2 L + 2 W, where L is the length of the rectangle and W is the width. Find the perimeter of the rectangle if its length is 5 feet more than its width and the width is 7 feet.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
two very simple substitutions, and then evaluate P.

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