Question 598274
Hi, there--
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The PERIMETER P is the distance around the rectangle. 
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Let's call the width of the rectangle W and the length of the rectangle L.
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As you go around the edge there two equal lengths and two equal widths. The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P=2*L+2*W.
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{{{P=2L+2W}}}
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Substitute 290 for P and 62 for the width.
{{{290=2L+2(62)}}}
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Solve for L.
{{{290=2L+2(62)}}}
{{{290=2L+124}}}
{{{290-124=2L}}}
{{{2L=166}}}
{{{L=83}}}
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The equation L=83 means that the length is 83 cm.
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CHECK your work.
2(62)+2(83) = 124+166 = 290cm.
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The length of the rectangle is 83cm.
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That's it! Feel free to email via gmail if the solution is unclear.
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Ms.Figgy
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