SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 5 yards longer than it's width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 34 yards, what is it's area?

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Question 425064: The length of a rectangle is 5 yards longer than it's width.
If the perimeter of the rectangle is 34 yards, what is it's area?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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2L + 2W = 34
L + W = 17
L = W+5
W+5 + W = 17
2W + 5 = 17
2W = 12
W = 6
L = 11
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