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The perimeter of a rectangle is 92 cm. If the length is 22 cm, how wide is the rectangle?

A) First write an equation you can use to answer this question. Use w as your variable in the equation.

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Answer:

W = 24cm

Explanation:

p of a rectangle = 92

L = 22cm and W = ?

p = 2(L+W)

92 = 2(22+W)

92 = 44 + 2W

2W = 92 - 44

2W = 48

W = 48/2

W = 24cm

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