SOLUTION: If the perimeter of a rectangle is 24ft and the width is 7ft, find its width. I know I need to use the formula of P=2L+2W which is P=2(x)+2(7).. Please help

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Question 82760: If the perimeter of a rectangle is 24ft and the width is 7ft, find its width. I know I need to use the formula of P=2L+2W which is P=2(x)+2(7).. Please help
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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good so far ... perimeter is 24 ft, so 24=2(x)+2(7) ... 10=2x ... 5=x