SOLUTION: a rectangle has a perimeter of 80.0cm . one side has a length of 28.0cm. what is the length of the adjacent side? (formula : P=2L + 2W).

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a rectangle has a perimeter of 80.0cm . one side has a length of 28.0cm. what is the length of the adjacent side? (formula : P=2L + 2W).

Answer by checkley79(3341)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=2L+2W
80=2*28+2W
80=56+2W
2W=80-56
2W=24
W=24/2
W=12 ANS. PROOF:
80=2*28+2*12
80=56+24
80=80

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