Question

the perimeter of a rectangle is 34 units. it’s width is 6.5 units. write an equation to determine the length (l) of the rectangle. also find the length of the rectangle.

Answer 1

perimeter of rectangle= 2(l+w)

34=2(l+6.5)

34= 2l+13

2l=34-13

2l=21

2. 2

l= 10.5 units