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The length of a rectangle is 5 cm more than the width and the perimeter is at least 61cm. What are the smallest possible dimensions for the rectangle? (Hint: Perimeter = 2L +2W)

Explanation pleaseeee

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I think the length is 17.75cm and the width is 12.75 cm

I'm not entirely sure whether it's the smallest possible length but it works on the calculator

17.75*2+12.75*2=61

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