Question

The length of a rectangle is 5 feet more than the width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 58 feet. Find the length & width of the rectangle.

Answer 1

Length: 17 ft. Width: 12 ft.

Explanation:

x + 5 + x +5 + x + x = 58

4x + 10 = 58

4x = 48

x = 12

12 + 5 = 17