Question

5. A rectangle has a perimeter of 80 inches and a length of 27 inches. Use the formula P=2w + 2/to find the width.

Answer 1

Width is 13 inches

80= 2L+2W
80=2(27+w)
80=54+2W
26=2W
W=13 inches

Answer 2

13 inches

Explanation:

Use the formula P = 2l + 2w to find width.

80 = 2(27) + 2w

80 = 54 + 2w

80 - 54= 2w

26 = 2w

w = 26/2

w = 13

The width of the rectangle is 13 inches.