Question

Write mathematical form of the statement:when 5 is subtracted from length and breadth of rectangle the perimeter becomes 26

Answer 1

let the length and breadth be x and y respectively.
$2(x - 5 + y - 5) = 26 \\ x + y - 10 = 13 \\ x + y = 23$
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Answer 2

Hello!

Write mathematical form of the statement:

● When 5 is subtracted from length and breadth of rectangle the perimeter becomes 26.

=>The mathematical statement is 2(x+y-5) =26

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