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A rectangular rug has a perimeter of 42 feet. The rug is 10 feet long. What is the width of the rug?

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Answer:

The width is 11

Step-by-step explanation:

P=L+L+W+W

42=10+10+W+W

42-20=22

22 divided by 2 = 11

42=10+10+11+11

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