SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 5 centimeters less than twice its width. If the perimeter measures 116 centimeters then find the length and width of the rectangle.

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Question 931933: The length of a rectangle is 5 centimeters less than twice its width. If the perimeter measures 116 centimeters then find the length and width of the rectangle.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39615) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Too common type of exercise.

w and L dimensions.

system%28L=-5%2B2w%2C2w%2B2L=116%29

system%28L=2w-5%2Cw%2BL=58%29

w%2B2w-5=58
3w=58%2B5

3w=63

highlight%28w=21%29 and you can find L.