SOLUTION: A 20cm length of wire is cut into two pieces, the smaller piece having a length of x cm. The longer piece is bent into the shape of a rectangle with the width of 7cm. How long is t

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Question 881577: A 20cm length of wire is cut into two pieces, the smaller piece having a length of x cm. The longer piece is bent into the shape of a rectangle with the width of 7cm. How long is the rectangle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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20-x = P = 2w + 2L

20-x =14cm + 2L

 6-x = 2L

 (6-x)/2 = L