SOLUTION: the perimeter of a piece of paper is 36 inches .it is 6 inches wide.how long is it

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Question 933865: the perimeter of a piece of paper is 36 inches .it is 6 inches wide.how long is it
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the perimeter of a piece of paper is 36 inches .it is 6 inches wide.how long is it
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Perimeter = 2(length + width)
36 = 2(L + 6)
18 = L + 6
Length = 12 inches
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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