The perimeter of a rectangle is 78cm. Its longest side has a length of 22cm. State the length of the shortest side

Palto asked Jan 13, 2022

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The perimeter of a rectangle is 78cm.

Its longest side has a length of 22cm.
State the length of the shortest side

Palto asked Jan 13, 2022

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Answer:

17 cm

Explanation:

P=2L+2W

L=22, P=78 we want to find W

78=2(22)+2W

78=44+2W

34=2W

W=17 cm

OchiWlad answered Jan 20, 2022

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