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29 November, 17:37

A rectangle is 5 feet longer than it is wide. the perimeter of the rectangle is 34 feet. what is the length of the rectangle?

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  1. 29 November, 19:19
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    P = 2 (L + W) ... perimeter of a rectangle formula

    P = 34

    L = W + 5

    34 = 2 (W + 5 + W)

    34 = 2 (2W + 5)

    34 = 4W + 10

    34 - 10 = 4W

    24 = 4W

    24/4 = W

    6 = W ... width is 6 ft

    L = W + 5

    L = 6 + 5

    L = 11 < = = = length is 11 ft
  2. 29 November, 19:36
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    The length is 11 feet and the width is 7 feet long
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