SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 24 and its width is x write an expression for its length

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Question 763020: the perimeter of a rectangle is 24 and its width is x write an expression for its length
Answer by ramkikk66(644) About Me  (Show Source):
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Perimeter = 2*(L + W) where L is length and W is width
Here
24 = 2*(L + x) = 2*L + 2*x
So, expression for Length = %2824+-+2%2Ax%29+%2F+2 = highlight%2812+-+x%29
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