Question 1049367
2L+2W = 26 (1)
and
L = 2W-5 Substitute for L on (1)
2(2W-5)+2W = 26
4W-10+2W = 26
6W = 36
W = 6
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Check:
2(6)-5 = 7 this, according to the problem, is the length. Now:
2(7)+2(6) = 26
14+12 = 26 Correct
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John