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10 May, 15:23

The length of arectangle is 15 cm more than the width. A second rectangle whose perimeter is 72 cm is 5 cm wider but 2 cm shorter than the first rectrangle. What are the dimensions of reach rectangle?

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  1. 10 May, 17:22
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    L = W + 15

    (2nd rectangle) 2L + 2W = 72

    Substitution. 2 (L-2) + 2 (W+5) = 72

    We can divide the 2

    L - 2 + W + 5 = 36

    L + W + 3 = 36

    L + W = 33

    From the first equation, (L = W + 15), we can substitute again

    W + 15 + W = 33

    2W = 18

    W = 9

    L = W + 15

    L = 9 + 15 = 24

    The dimensions of the first rectangle is 9 cm by 24 cm
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