SOLUTION: The perimeter of a movie screen is 76 meters. It is 26 meters wide. How tall is it?

Question 956442: The perimeter of a movie screen is 76 meters. It is 26 meters wide. How tall is it?

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Question: The perimeter of a movie screen is 76 meters. It is 26 meters wide. How tall is it?

P = 2*(L+W)

76 = 2*(L+26)

76/2 = 2*(L+26)/2

38 = L+26

L+26 = 38

L+26-26 = 38-26

L = 12

It is 26 meters by 12 meters

Question: The perimeter of a movie screen is 76 meters. It is 26 meters wide. How tall is it?

Answer: 12 meters

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