document.write( "Question 859261: The perimeter of a rectangular piece of metal is 24 centimeters. It is 4 1/2 centimeters wide. How long is it? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #517662 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "P = 2L + 2w = 24cm  
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document.write( "0r  L + w = 12cm
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document.write( "    L + 9/2 = 24/2
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document.write( "      L = 13/2cm   0r 6 1/2 cm \n" );
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