SOLUTION: A PATIO IN THE SHAPE OF A RECTANGLE THE WIDTH IS 10 FT THE PERIMETER IS 50 FT WHAT IS THE LENGTH?
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Question 349398: A PATIO IN THE SHAPE OF A RECTANGLE THE WIDTH IS 10 FT THE PERIMETER IS 50 FT WHAT IS THE LENGTH?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P = 2L + 2W
50 = 2L + 2(10)
50 = 2L + 20
50 - 20 = 2L
30 = 2L
30/2 = L
15 = L
The length is 15 feet.
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