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The perimeter of the top of a desk is 54 inches. if the length of the desk is 15 inches. what is the width of the desk?

The perimeter of the top of a desk is 54 inches. if the length of the desk is 15 inches. what is the width of the desk?
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the perimeter of the top of a desk is 54 inches. if the length of the desk is 15 inches. what is the width of the desk?

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A desk is a rectangle or square so you subtract the sides you already have from the total
54=2(15)+2x
54=30+2x
24=2x
x=12
So the width of the desk is 12 inches
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