SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle is 5 less than its length. If the perimeter is 30, what are the dimensions?

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Question 1169957: The width of a rectangle is 5 less than its length. If the perimeter is 30,
what are the dimensions?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w for width
w+5 for length
w%2B%28w%2B5%29=30%2F2
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