if the perimeter of a rectangle equals the sum of lengths of its four sides.
if the width of a rectangle is 3 inches and its perimeter is 32 inches fing the length of the rectangle.
The length of the rectangle is how many inches?

Question

if the perimeter of a rectangle equals the sum of lengths of its four sides. 
 if the width of a rectangle is 3 inches and its perimeter is 32 inches fing the length of the rectangle.
The length of the rectangle is how many inches?

terenzreignz · Answer

Formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is
P=2L + 2W
Where L is length and W is width.
You are given P, which is 32, and W, which is 3.  Solve for L :)

anonymous · Answer

?

terenzreignz · Answer

Okay, you know that he perimeter P of the rectangle is 32, right?

anonymous · Answer

yes

terenzreignz · Answer

Well, then, we can replace P with 32
32 = 2L + 2W
We also know that the width W of the rectangle is 3, right?