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The perimeter of a rectangle is 82 yards. If the length of the rectangle is 18 yards, what is the width?

A 18 yards
B 23 yards
C 36 yards
D 64 yards


(please somebody answer this.)

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Answer:

23 yards. Answer choice B is correct.

Explanation:

Let's use the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle, which is:

P = 2L + 2W

where P is the perimeter, L is the length, and W is the width.

We know that the perimeter is 82 yards, and the length is 18 yards. Plugging these values into the formula, we get:

82 = 2(18) + 2W

Simplifying the right side of the equation, we get:

82 = 36 + 2W

Subtracting 36 from both sides, we get:

46 = 2W

Dividing both sides by 2, we get:

W = 23

Therefore, the width of the rectangle is 23 yards. Answer choice B is correct.

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