Problema Solution

A rectangle has a length 5.9 feet greater than its width. It's perimeter is 51feet.

Use formula of P = 2W + 2L

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let


W = the width of the rectangle, W>0


L = the length of the rectangle, L>0


A rectangle has a length 5.9 feet greater than its width:


L = 5.9 + W


It's perimeter is 51 feet:


2W + 2L = 51


By solving the system of equations:


L = 5.9 + W


2W + 2L = 51

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L = 15.7 ft


W = 9.8 ft


The length is 15.7 feet and the width is 9.8 feet.