SOLUTION: If a rectangle has a permimeter of 45 inches and base of 5 inches, what is the hight and area

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Question 273363: If a rectangle has a permimeter of 45 inches and base of 5 inches, what is the hight and area
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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2L+2W=45
2*5+2W=45
10+2W=45
2W=45-10
2W=35
W=35/2
W=17.5 ANS. FOR THE WIDTH OR HEIGHT.
AREA=17.5*5=87.5 IN^2 ANS.