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The length of a rectangle is 5 inches more than the width. the perimeter is 30 inches. find the length and the width

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Answer:

Length = 10 inches

Width = 5 inches

Explanation:

p = 2w + 2l

l = w + 5

30 = (2w + 2(w + 5))

30 = 4w + 10

20 = 4w

w = 5

l = w + 5

= 5 + 5

= 10

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