SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 26cm. the length is 8cm. what is its width?

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Question 280596: the perimeter of a rectangle is 26cm. the length is 8cm. what is its width?
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2*(l+w)=p
2*(8+w)=26
8+w=13
w=5

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