Question

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

A. 21 in.
B. 22 in.
C. 32 in.
D. 16 in.

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Answer 2

16 in.

Explanation:

Use the formula

P = 2(l+w)

We are solving for w so the formula changes a little bit

w =
`(P)/(2)` - l =
`(56)/(2)` - 12 = 16in.

So basically the answer is 16 inches.

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