SOLUTION: The perimeter of a parallelogram is 50 inches. If the length of one side is 15 ​inches, what is the length of a side adjacent to​ it?

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Finance -> SOLUTION: The perimeter of a parallelogram is 50 inches. If the length of one side is 15 ​inches, what is the length of a side adjacent to​ it?      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1024886: The perimeter of a parallelogram is 50 inches. If the length of one side is 15 ​inches, what is the length of a side adjacent to​ it?
Answer by Timnewman(323) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The perimeter =2(L+w)
since p=50,L=15
2(L+w)=50
2(15+w)=50
30+2w=50
2w=50-30
2w=20
w=10
the adjecent side is 10 inches.
---TIMNEWMAN-----