Dama C.
asked • 10/08/20The lenght of a rectangle is five inches less than twice its width if the rectangle has a perimeter of 80 inches find the lenght and width
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Raymond B. answered • 01/09/26
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L = 2w-5
P =80 = 2(L+w)
L+w = 80/2 = 40 = 2w-5+w = 3w -5
3w = 45
w = 15 inches wide
L =25 inches Long
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Nur Hasha I.
Length = 2Width - 5 Perimeter = 80 80 = 2Width + 2(2Width - 5) 80 = 2Width + 4Width - 10 90 = 6Width Width = 15 Length = 2(15) - 5 Length = 2510/08/20