PLS The length of a rectangle is 5 more than twice the width. If the length is 60 inches, what is the width?

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MLefrancois asked Oct 1, 2023

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The length of a rectangle is 5 more than twice the width. If the length is 60 inches, what is the width?

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Answer:

27.2

Explanation:

l is for length and w is for width:

l = 5 + 2w

60 = 5 + 2w

subtract 5 from both the sides

55 = 2w

divide both the sides by 2

27.2 = w

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