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The perimeter of a rectangle is 34 units. Its width is 6.5 units.

Write an equation to determine the length of the rectangle

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Given:

P = 34 [Perimeter]

W = 6.5 {let's use W and L to make it easy to read]

Also known:

P = W + L + W + L = 2(W+L)

Fill in values:

34 = 2(6.5+L) [NOTE: This is an equation to determine the length (L) of the rectangle."]

17 = 6.5 + L [NOTE: This is a simplified form of the above equation.]

10.5 = L [NOTE: This is the solution (the value of L)]

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