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The perimeter of a chalkboard is 14 feet. The board is 4 feet long. How tall is it?
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The perimeter of a chalkboard is 14 feet. The board is 4 feet long. How tall is it-example-1
User Mamrezo
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Answer:

3 feet tall

Explanation:

14-4-4=6 divided by 2=3 feet tall on two side

User Priyanga
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Answer:

3 feet

Explanation:

P=2(a+b)

14=2(4+b)

14=8+2b

2b=6

b=3

User Lei Du
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