Question

The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2L + 2W where L is the length and W is the width of the rectangle. What is the length of a rectangle whose perimeter is 48 inches and width is 6 inches?

Answer 1

Explanation:

P = 2L + 2 w

48 = 2L +2(6)

48= 2L + 12

2L = 36

L= 18 inches