SOLUTION: find the length of a rectangle where the length is 5 units more than the width and the perimeter is 9 times the width. (draw a picture)

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Question 924593: find the length of a rectangle where the length is 5 units more than the width and the perimeter is 9 times the width. (draw a picture)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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2L + 2w = P

2(w+5) + 2w = 9w

10 = 5w

2units = w and L = 7units 2%2B5

And...checking

2L + 2w = 9w

4 + 14 = 9•2