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Question 922691: A rectangle has a perimeter of 34 meters. What is its length if its width is 5 meters? I would really appreciate it if u would respond to this email: cobra4335@msn.com
Thank you very much I am working on formulas

Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A rectangle has a perimeter of 34 meters. What is its length if its width is 5 meters?
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let x=length
2*width+2*length=perimeter
2*5+2x=34
2x=34-10
2x=24
x=12
length of rectangle=12 meters

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