Question

The length of a rectangle is 5 inches less than twice its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 60 inches. Which system of equations can
be used to determine the length, L, and the width, W, of the rectangle?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

L=2W-5 and P=2(L+W) is the system

Substituting L=2W-5 into P=2(L+W) gives you

2(2W-5+W)=P=60

2(3W-5)=60

3W-5=30

3W=35

W=35/3, L=2W-5

L=55/3