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The perimeter of a rectangular countertop is 20 feet. It is 7 feet long. How wide is it?

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Answer:

It is 3 feet wide

Explanation:

perimeter is the boundary of a closed geometric figure aka total of all sides

rectangle guarantees opposite sides are equal

multiply both lengths 7*2=14

Subtract the two lengths from the perimeter 20-14=6

Divide the two widths by 2 to get one 6/2=3

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Answer:

3 ft wide

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