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A rectangle has a perimeter of 84cm and a length of 30. what is its width?

User Adam Quek
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P = 2(L + W)
P = 84
L = 30

84 = 2(30 + W)
84 = 60 + 2W
84 - 60 = 2W
24 = 2W
24/2 = W
12 = W....width is 12 cm
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