Question

Steve built a rectangular  table that is 72 inches long and has a perimeter of 240 inches.

What is the width of Steve's table? Please answer for me.

Answer 1

2L + 2W = P

L = 72
W = ?
p = 240

2(72) + 2W = 240
144 +2W = 240
2W = 96

W = 48

Answer 2

2(l+w)=P
72 x 2= 144
240 - 144= 96
96/2= 48
your answer would be 48in.
check
2(72+48)= 240
144+96= 240
240=240