The length of a rectangle is 5 centimeters less than twice its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 26 cm. What are the dimensions of the rectangle?

Answer 1

L = length; W = width; P = perimeter

L = 2W - 5

P = 2(L + W) = 26 => L + W =13

Substitute: 2W - 5 + W = 13

3W = 18

W = 6

L = 7