SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is five inches less than twice its width. If the rectangle has a perimeter of 80 inches, find the length and width

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Question 1167744: The length of a rectangle is five inches less than twice its width. If the rectangle has a perimeter of 80 inches, find the length and width
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The length of a rectangle is five inches less than twice its width. If the rectangle has a perimeter of 80 inches, find the length and width
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L = 2W - 5
P = 2W + 2L = 80
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