Answer:
The width is 5 cm
Explanation:
The perimeter of a rectangle is
P = 2(l+w)
Substitute what we know
24 = 2(7+w)
Divide each side by 2
24/2 = 2/2(7+w)
12 = 7+w
Subtract 7 from each side
12-7 = 7+w-7
5 =w
The formula for perimeter = 2 x length + 2 x width
Fill in the known dimensions:
24 = 2 x 7 + 2 x width
Simplify:
24 = 14 + 2 x width
Subtract 14 from both sides:
10 = 2 x width
Divide both sides by 2:
Width = 5 cm
Answer: Width = 5 cm.
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