SOLUTION: The equation for Perimeter is P = 2L+2W. Solve for W. * From your answer in question 7, find the width of a rectangle that has a perimeter of 10 and a length of 3.

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Question 893807: The equation for Perimeter is P = 2L+2W. Solve for W. *

From your answer in question 7, find the width of a rectangle that has a perimeter of 10 and a length of 3.

Answer by algebriac(10) About Me  (Show Source):
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The equation for Perimeter is P = 2L+2W.
Hence 2W= P- 2L
W= (P-2L)/2
Now given P=10 and L=3
W= (10-(2*3))/2
=(10-6)/2
= 4/2
W= 2