SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle laptop is 160 inches. The height of the laptop is 2 feet. What is the base?

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Question 927149: The perimeter of a rectangle laptop is 160 inches. The height of the laptop is 2 feet. What is the base?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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P = 2B + 2h

h = 2ft = 24in

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2B + 2h = 160in

2B + 2(24in) = 160in

2B = 112

B = 56in

And...checking

2(56in) + 2(24in) = 160in