Question

The perimeter of a rectangle is 73 inches. If the length is 16 inches, write and solve an equation to

find the width.

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

73/16

16*5=73

Answer 2

Explanation:

The equation for finding the perimeter of a rectangle is 2Lx2H

So since the length is 16, you multiply that by 2 to get 32.

Then you subtract 32 from 73 which leaves you with 41, then your equation is left as 2H=41, so you divide 41 by 2 which is 20.5, and that is your height

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