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the perimeter of a rectangle is 36 centimeters. its length is 11 centimeters. what is the rectangle's width?

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❖ The rectangle's width is 7 cm.

Use the formula:


P = 2 (l + w)

Solve for W:


w = (p)/(2) - l = (36)/(2) - 11= 7 cm

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User CoXier
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Answer:

The width is 7 centimeters

Explanation:

36 - (2 × 11)

36-22 = 14

14 ÷ 2 = 7

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