SOLUTION: If the perimeter of a rectangle is 62 ft and it's width is 16 ft, what is the length ?

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Question 1068345: If the perimeter of a rectangle is 62 ft and it's width is 16 ft, what is the length ?
Found 2 solutions by Boreal, Alan3354:
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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perimeter is 2L+2W
half the perimeter is L+W
half of 62 is 31
width is 16
therefore, length is 31-16=15 ft.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
it's = it is