SOLUTION: A rectangle has a length of 14ft and a perimeter of 42 ft. What is the width of the rectangle? Thank you for your help.

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Question 664947: A rectangle has a length of 14ft and a perimeter of 42 ft. What is the width of the rectangle?
Thank you for your help.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,



A rectangle has a length of 14ft and a perimeter of 42 ft. 

What is the width highlight%28x%29 of the rectangle?

P = 2L + 2W = 42ft

     L + W = 21ft 

Question states*** 

     14ft + x = 21ft

           x = 7ft

and...

P=+28ft+%2B+14ft+=+42ft