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Solve the problem by writing and solving an equation.

A rectangular picture frame has a perimeter of 58 inches. The height of
the frame is 18 inches. What is the width of the frame?

User Bynd
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Answer:

11

Explanation:

58=2 x length + 2 x height.

58-(18 x 2)=58-36=22

22/2=11

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