SOLUTION: Find the width of a rectangle with a length of 6yd and a perimeter of 18yds

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Question 938139: Find the width of a rectangle with a length of 6yd and a perimeter of 18yds
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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P =2L + 2w = 18yd

L = 6yd

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 12 + 2w = 18

2w = 6

w = 3yd

and...checking

2L + 2w = P

12yd + 6yd = 18yd