SOLUTION: A rectangle is 10m long, and its perimeter is 26m. Find the width of the rectangle.

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Question 987093: A rectangle is 10m long, and its perimeter is 26m. Find the width of the rectangle.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Perimeter = 2 x Length + 2 x Width
26m = 2(10) + 2 x Width
26 - 20 = 2 x Width
6 = 2 x Width
Width = 6/2
Width = 3m
Hope this helps :-)