SOLUTION: A PATIO IN THE SHAPE OF A RECTANGLE THE WIDTH IS 10 FT THE PERIMETER IS 50 FT WHAT IS THE LENGTH?

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Question 349398: A PATIO IN THE SHAPE OF A RECTANGLE THE WIDTH IS 10 FT THE PERIMETER IS 50 FT WHAT IS THE LENGTH?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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P = 2L + 2W

50 = 2L + 2(10)

50 = 2L + 20

50 - 20 = 2L

30 = 2L

30/2 = L

15 = L

The length is 15 feet.