Let x = width in
Because the length is 5 in. more than the width, therefore
length = (x + 5) in
The perimeter is equal to twice the width plus twice the length. Therefore
2x + 2(x+5) = 26
2x + 2x + 10 = 26
4x + 10 = 26
4x = 26 - 10 = 16
x = 16/4 = 4
The width is 4 in.
The length is 4 + 5 = 9 in
Answer:
Width = 4 in
Length = 9 in
