the length of a rectangle os 5 inches more than the width. the perimeter is 70 inch. find the length.?

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2007-05-02 06:50:53 · 3 answers · asked by buby28 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

(5+x) + (5+x) +x+x =70
10 +4x =70
-10
4x=60
/4
x=15
x+5=20
so sides are 20 and 15 inches

2007-05-02 07:00:41 · answer #1 · answered by Elibidip 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

20 inches

2007-05-02 13:57:43 · answer #2 · answered by sumo_fly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

20 inches.

2007-05-02 13:58:58 · answer #3 · answered by sakicfriend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋