OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.4 Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem · Exercise 55 · Algebra · Algebra word problems
Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem · Exercise 55
Solve using rectangle properties.
The perimeter of a rectangle is 58 meters. The width of the rectangle is five meters less than the length. Find the length and the width of the rectangle.
OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.4 Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem · Exercise 55
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