SOLUTION: The perimeter of a diving board is 4 meters. It is 0.5 meters wide. How long is it?

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Question 876571: The perimeter of a diving board is 4 meters. It is 0.5 meters wide. How long is it?


Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,

P = 2L+ 2w = 4m
L + w = 2m w = .5m Question States
L + .5m = 2m
L = 1.5m

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