SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 5 times the length. The width is 6cm more than the length.

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Question 1083915: the perimeter of a rectangle is 5 times the length. The width is 6cm more than the length.
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Do you have a question ?

Or do you think I will guess it for you ??? 

     For your info:

     There is the RULE in this forum:
     

          Each post to the forum must go with a question.

          The posts without a question are ignored.


     Those who violate this rule work AGAINST THEIR BEST OWN INTERESTS.

I just do not say that it is impolitely sending posts without questions.


Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is the question, "find the width and length?"

L, length
w, width

Description gives system%282L%2B2w=5L%2Cw=L%2B6%29.

Substitute for w in the perimeter description equation:
2L%2B2%28L%2B6%29=5L
2L%2B2L%2B12=5L
4L%2B12=5L
highlight%28L=12%29
and
highlight%28w=18%29