The length of a rectangle is 5cm longer than twice the length of the width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 88, what Is the width?

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Moore

Mathematics

10 December, 18:06

The length of a rectangle is 5cm longer than twice the length of the width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 88, what Is the width?

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Marely · Answer 1

Width=x

length=2x+5

perimeter of a rectangle=2 (length) + 2 (width)

We can suggest this equation:

88=2 (2x+5) + 2x

88=4x+10+2x

6x=88-10

6x=78

x=78/6

x=13

width=x=13

length=2x+5=2 (13) + 5=26+5=31

Answer: the width would be 13 cm.