Question 1129485
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Let x be the width; then the length is (5x-3).


The equation is


    x + (5x-3) + x + (5x-3) = 10x


Simplify and solve for x:


    12x - 6 = 10x


    12x - 10x = 6


    2x = 6


    x = 6/2 = 3         - the width.     <U>ANSWER</U>


    5x-3 = 5*3-3 = 12   - the length.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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