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If the perimeter of the top of desk is 54 inches the length of the desk is

15 inches what is the width of the desk

User Johrn
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Formula:
2width+2length=perimeter



length=15inches


width=?


Perimeter=54inches


2*15=30 (There are two sides for the length)


54-30=24


24/2=12 (There are two sides for the width)

The width of the desk is 15 inches

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