Question 554136
Let x = width
x+5= length


Perimeter = 2W + 2L

Perimeter = 2*x + 2*(x+5)
P = 2x +2x + 10
P = 4x+10


You can't actually write the equation or solve the problem unless you know either the perimeter or the width.


Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus