Question

the perimeter of a rectangle is 90 feet, and the length is 32 feet. what is the width of the rectangle?A.58 ftB.13 ftC.15 ftD. 26 ft

Answer 1

Answer: Width = 13 feet

The perimeter of a rectangle = 90 feet

Length of the rectangle = 32 feet

Perimeter of a rectangle is given as

P = 2(L + W)

L = 32 feet

P = 90 feet

90 = 2(32 + W)

Open the parenthesis

90 = 64 + 2W

Collect the like terms

90 - 64 = 2W

26 = 2W

Divide both sides by 2

2W/2 = 26/2

W = 13 feet

Therefore, the width of the rectangle = 13 feet