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If the width of a rectangle with periemter is P is 6 units what is its length

write using algebra

User Arman Ebrahimpour
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Answer:

L =
(P - 12)/(2)

Explanation:

Since perimeter is 2L + 2W, and width is 6, then P = 2L + 2*6, and solving for L gives you (P - 12)/2

Hopefully this helps- let me know if you have any questions!

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