SOLUTION: a rectangle has a width of 6 inches and a perimeter of 26 inches what is the length of the rectangle?

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Question 278918: a rectangle has a width of 6 inches and a perimeter of 26 inches what is the length of the rectangle?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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2L+2W=26
2L+2*6=26
2L+12=26
2L=26-12
2L=14
L=14/2
L=7 ANS.
PROOF:
2*7+2*6=26
14+12=26
26=26