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a rectangle has a length of 3.6 in. and a perimeter of 16.8 in. what is the width of the rectangle in decimal form?

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Answer:

Width = 4.8 inches

Explanation:

The formula for finding the perimeter for a rectangle is:

P = 2L + 2W

Knowing this, we can input the length and the perimeter and solve for W.

(16.8) = 2(3.6) + 2W

16.8 = 7.2 + 2W

9.6 = 2W

W = 4.8 inches

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User Carlos Pascual
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4.8 is the width








explanation; just know im right
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