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The length of a rectangle is 12 in. and the perimeter is 56 in. Find the width of the rectangle.

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Answer:

W = 16 in

Explanation:

P = 2L + 2W

56 = 2(12) + 2W

56 = 24 + 2W

56-24 = 2W

32 = 2W

W = 32/2

W = 16 in

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