The length of a room is 5 feet less than 4 times its width. The perimeter of the room is 60 feet. what equation can be used to find the width (w) of the room?

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Kofemann · Answer 1 · 2024-04-26T07:12:04+0000

L = 4x-5 P = 2L+2W
W = x
P = 60

60 = 2(4x-5)+2x L = 4x -5
60 = 8x -10 +2x L = 4(7) -5
60 = 10x -10 L = 28-5
70 = 10x L = 23
7 = x

W=7
L= 23