SOLUTION: Hello, I would appreciate help with this question: Write an expression for the width of a rectangle in terms of length. Write the formula for perimeter using length and widt

SOLUTION: Hello, I would appreciate help with this question: Write an expression for the width of a rectangle in terms of length. Write the formula for perimeter using length and widt

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Question 968015: Hello,
I would appreciate help with this question:
Write an expression for the width of a rectangle in terms of length. Write the formula for perimeter using length and width and set it equal to 5cm.
I don't understand how to do this.
Thank you
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w, width
L, length
Formula for perimeter p:
2w+2L=p.

Solve for w.
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