SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 50 m. The width of the rectangle is 5 m less than the length. find the length and width of the rectangle

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Question 144897: the perimeter of a rectangle is 50 m. The width of the rectangle is 5 m less than the length. find the length and width of the rectangle
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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P = 2L + 2W = 50
L + W = 25
W = L - 5
L + (L - 5) = 25
2L -5 = 25
2L = 30
L = 15
W = 10