the perimeter of a rectangle equals the sum of the lengths of its four sides. If the width of the rectangle is 5 inches and it's perimitre is 34 inches, find the lenght of the rectangle. I must show work. I went through my yexybook and can not find this in there.

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anonymous · Answer

perimeter = 2length + 2width
34 inches = 2length + 2(5)
34 = 2length + 10
24 = 2length
length = 12

anonymous · Answer

Thank you. I looked all through my book and couldn't find a thing on this. They A=LWH and other things but not this. Thank you again.

anonymous · Answer

np glad to help