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Question: The length of a rectangular road sign is 1 foot more than 5 times its width. Find the width and length of the sign if the perimeter is 62 feet.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x+2(5x+1)=62
2x+10x+2=62
12x=62-2
x=60/12
x=5
5x+1=26