SOLUTION: The perimeter of a diving board is 4 meters. It is 0.5 meters wide. How long is it?

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Question 876571: The perimeter of a diving board is 4 meters. It is 0.5 meters wide. How long is it?


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P = 2L+ 2w = 4m     

     L  + w  = 2m    w = .5m  Question States

     L + .5m = 2m

         L = 1.5m