SOLUTION: a rectangle has a perimeter of 28cm and width of 5cm what is its length?

Algebra ->  Rectangles -> SOLUTION: a rectangle has a perimeter of 28cm and width of 5cm what is its length?      Log On


   

Question 816789: a rectangle has a perimeter of 28cm and width of 5cm what is its length?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 

Hi,

a rectangle has a perimeter of 28cm and width of 5cm what is its length 'L'?



P = 2%2AL+%2B+2%2A5cm+=+28cm

            2L = 18cm

             L = 9cm . length is 9cm

CHECKING our answer***

2%2A9cm+%2B+2%2A5cm+=+18cm+%2B+10cm+=+28cm