Question

When 5 is subtracted from length and breadth of the rectangle , the perimeter becomes 26. What is the mathematical form of the statement? *

2 points

x - y =8

x + y = 8

x + y =23

2x + y = 21​

Answer 1

Answer:

let length and breadth are x and y

according to the question the length and breadth are 5-x and 5-y respectively

perimeter of rectangle is 26

2(5-x+5-y) =26

x+y = 23