SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is fixed at 17 cm what width will make the perimeter>96cm

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Question 411799: the length of a rectangle is fixed at 17 cm what width will make the perimeter>96cm
Answer by shree840(260) About Me  (Show Source):
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perimeter of rectangle is 2l+2w
2*17+2w=96dividing by 2
17+w=48
subtract 17 from both sides
w=48-17=31