The length of a rectangle is a inches. Its width is 5 inches less than the length. Find the area and the perimeter of the rectangle.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Length = a

Width = 5 - a

Required

Determine the Area and Perimeter;

Calculating Area

Area is calculated as thus;

Substitute values for Length and Width

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Calculating Perimeter

Perimeter is calculated as thus;

Substitute values for Length and Width

Collect Like Terms

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25/6

step-by-step explanation:

you multiply 4 by the denominator (4*6=24) and add it to the numerator which makes it 25/6.