SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 108. If the length is 33, find the width. Write an equation and solve.

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Question 703340:
The perimeter of a rectangle is 108. If the length is 33, find the width. Write an equation and solve.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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PERIMETER=2L+2W
108=2*33+2W
108=66+2W
2W=108-66
2W=42
W=42/2
W=21 ANS. FOR THE WIDTH.
PROOF:
108=2.33+2*21
108=66+42
108=108