Question

The length of a rectangle is 5 yd longer than its width.

If the perimeter of the rectangle is 70 yd, find its length and width

Answer 1

length is 20 yards, width is 15 yards

Explanation:

Length = width + 5

2(W + 5) + 2(W) = 70

2W + 10 + 2W = 70

4W + 10 = 70

4W = 60

W = 60 ÷ 4

W = 15 yards

L = 15 + 5

L = 20 yards