SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular fish tank is twice its width. A second tank, which is 5 inches longer and 2 inches narrower than the first tank, has a perimeter of 120 inches. Find th

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Question 1150325: The length of a rectangular fish tank is twice its width. A second tank, which is 5 inches longer and 2 inches narrower than the first tank, has a perimeter of 120 inches. Find the length and width of each tank
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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Looking into the problem's formulation, I see that it is absolutely unprofessional and it is not from a textbook.


So, I conclude that somebody unfamiliar with the rules of Math problems formulations, tries create his (or her) own.


My note is specially for this person:


    - for a three-dimensional solid, NEVER use the notion "perimeter".