SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangular is 56 ft. The width is 8 ft. find the length.

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Question 544854: the perimeter of a rectangular is 56 ft. The width is 8 ft. find the length.
Answer by fcabanski(1391)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=2L+2W


56=2L+2(8)
2L=56-16=40
L=20

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