SOLUTION: A rectangle has a perimeter of 166 centimeters and a height of 22 centimeters. What is the length of the base?

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Question 1075023: A rectangle has a perimeter of 166 centimeters and a height of 22 centimeters. What is the length of the base?
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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L + H + L + H = 166,

2L + 2H = 166,

2L + 2*22 = 166,

2L = 166 - 44,

2L = 122,

L = 122%2F2,

L = 61.