The perimeter of a rectangle is 42 inches. If the width of the rectangle is 6 inches, what is the length? A. 36 inches B. 21 inches C. 15 inches D. 30 inches

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Cyrus Dsouza · Answer 1 · 2021-08-16T09:59:04+0000

Answer:

The length is 15 inches.

Explanation:

Perimeter of rectangle = 2L + 2W

If W = 6, then 2W = 2*6, which is 12.

Now, 2L + 12 = 42.

Solve for L.

2L + 12 = 42

2L = 30

L = 15