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The perimeter of a rectangular roof shingle is 46 inches. It is 13 inches long. How wide is it?

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User Akgood
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation: 10 + 10 = 20

46 - 20 = 26

26 divided by 2 = 13

User Joey Eremondi
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Answer:

8.5 in

Explanation:

step 1

to find the width, the equation would be:

P/2-L

step 2-plug in

43/2-13=

8.5

User Yannick Morel
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