SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular piece of metal is 24 centimeters. It is 4 1/2 centimeters wide. How long is it?

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Question 859261: The perimeter of a rectangular piece of metal is 24 centimeters. It is 4 1/2 centimeters wide. How long is it?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,

P = 2L + 2w = 24cm
0r L + w = 12cm
L + 9/2 = 24/2
L = 13/2cm 0r 6 1/2 cm
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