SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 264 and the length is 72. find the width

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Question 215801: the perimeter of a rectangle is 264 and the length is 72. find the width
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the perimeter of a rectangle is 264 and the length is 72. find the width
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Perimeter = 2(L+W)
264 = 2(72+W)
132 = 72+W
W = 60
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Cheers,
Stan H.