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The length, l , of a rectangle is 5 times its width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 96 centimeters.

Which equation can be used to correctly calculate the length of the rectangle?

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L=5w
96 =2(5w+w)
96=2(6w)
w is 8
So l=5w
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