SOLUTION: A rectangle that is 5 inches longer than it is wide has a perimeter of 60

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Question 946613: A rectangle that is 5 inches longer than it is wide has a perimeter of 60
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=2%28L%2BW%29=60
L%2BW=30
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L=W%2B5
Substituting,
W%2B5%2BW=30
2W=25
W=25%2F2
Then,
L=25%2F2%2B10%2F2
L=35%2F2