Let L represent the length of the rectangle
Let W represent the length of the rectangle
The length of a rectangle is five less than twice its width. This means that
L = 2W - 5
The formula for determining the perimeter of a rectangle is expressed as
Perimeter = 2(L + W)
Given that perimeter = 62, it means that
2(L + W) = 62
L + W = 62/2
L + W = 31
W = 31 - L
Substituting W = 31 - L into L = 2W - 5, it becomes
L = 2(31 - L) - 5
L = 62 - 2L - 5
L + 2L = 62 - 5
3L = 57
L = 57/3
L = 19
W = 31 - L = 31 - 19
W = 12
Length = 19 inches
Width = 12 inches