A rectangle has a perimeter of 18 cm. Its length is 5 cm greater then its width. Find the dimensions

Question

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Answer 1

Hello Michael,

Let x = the width
Let x + 5 = the length

Equation/Formula for Perimeter: 

2(L) + 2(W) = P 

Therefore: 

2(x+5) + 2(x) = 18

2x + 10 + 2x = 18 

Simplify: 

4x + 10 = 18

4x = 8

x = 2

x + 5 = 7

Proof your work:

Does 2(2) + 2 (7) equal 18 

4 + 14 = 18 Yep, it sure does. 

ANSWER Length = 7
               Width = 2

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