Question

The perimeter of a rectangle is 38 in. The width

is 6 in. shorter than the length. Find the width
of the rectangle.

Answer 1

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Answer:

w=6.5in

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Explanation:

L : length

w : width

p : perimeter

38=2L+2w

38 =2(w+6)+2w

38 = 4w+12

38-12=4w

26=4w

26/4=w

w=6.5 in.

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