SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular garage is 48 meters. The garage is 10 meters wide. How long is it?

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Question 1014027: The perimeter of a rectangular garage is 48 meters. The garage is 10 meters wide. How long is it?
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perimeter P = 2L + 2W = 48
If the width is 10, we plug in and find L...
2L + 2(10) = 48
2L + 20 = 48
2L = 28
L = 14 m