width of a desk is 5 in.greater than half the length. width is 37 in. what is length

Answer 1

W = Width

L = Length

W = 5 + L / 2

37 = 5 + L / 2 Subtract 5 to both sides

37 - 5 = 5 + L / 2 - 5

32 = L / 2 Multiply hoth sides by 2

64 = L

L = 64 in