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The length of a rectangle is 5 inches longer than the width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 40 inches. What is the width of the rectangle, in inches?

The length of a rectangle is 5 inches longer than the width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 40 inches. What is the width of the rectangle, in inches?
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The length of a rectangle is 5 inches longer than the width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 40 inches. What is

the width of the rectangle, in inches?

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User Aftab
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Answer:

W=7.5 inches

Explanation:

W=W

L=W+5

P=2W+2L

40=2W+2(W+5)

40=4W+10

30=4W

W=7.5 inches

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