SOLUTION: THE LENGTH OF A RECTANGLE IS 5 INCHES MORE THAN IT'S WIDTH. THE AREA OF THE RECTANGLE IS EQUAL TO 2 INCHES LESS THAN 2 TIMES THE PERIMETER. SO WHAT IS THE LENGTH AND WIDTH? THANK

Algebra ->  Surface-area -> SOLUTION: THE LENGTH OF A RECTANGLE IS 5 INCHES MORE THAN IT'S WIDTH. THE AREA OF THE RECTANGLE IS EQUAL TO 2 INCHES LESS THAN 2 TIMES THE PERIMETER. SO WHAT IS THE LENGTH AND WIDTH? THANK      Log On


   



Question 1082952: THE LENGTH OF A RECTANGLE IS 5 INCHES MORE THAN IT'S WIDTH. THE AREA OF THE RECTANGLE IS EQUAL TO 2 INCHES LESS THAN 2 TIMES THE PERIMETER. SO WHAT IS THE LENGTH AND WIDTH? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP:)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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y, the width
Length, y%2B5
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THE AREA OF THE RECTANGLE IS EQUAL TO 2 INCHES LESS THAN 2 TIMES THE PERIMETER.
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y%28y%2B5%29=2%282%28y%2B5%29%2B2y%29-2
Solve this for y, and evaluate y+5.