document.write( "Question 557995: the perimeter of a television screen is 58 inches . it is 18 inches wide. how tall is it? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #362862 by Theo(13342)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! perimeter equals 2W + 2L \n" ); document.write( "W equal the width \n" ); document.write( "L equal the length. \n" ); document.write( "since W is equal to 18, then 2W is equal to 36. \n" ); document.write( "2W + 2L = 58 \n" ); document.write( "36 + 2L = 58 \n" ); document.write( "2L = 58 - 36 \n" ); document.write( "2L = 22 \n" ); document.write( "L = 11 \n" ); document.write( "you get: \n" ); document.write( "W = 18 \n" ); document.write( "L = 11 \n" ); document.write( "2W + 2L becomes 2*18 + 2*11 becomes 36 + 22 becomes 58. \n" ); document.write( "measurements look good. \n" ); document.write( "the television is 11 inches tall.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |