SOLUTION: Find the width of a rectangle with a length of 6yd and a perimeter of 18yds

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Question 938139: Find the width of a rectangle with a length of 6yd and a perimeter of 18yds
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
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P =2L + 2w = 18yd
L = 6yd
...
12 + 2w = 18
2w = 6
w = 3yd
and...checking
2L + 2w = P
12yd + 6yd = 18yd
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