The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is p=2l + 2w. The perimeter (p) of the rectangle is 100ft. and the length (l) is 40 ft. What is the width (w) of the rectangle?

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The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is p=2l + 2w. The perimeter (p) of the rectangle is  100ft. and the length (l) is 40 ft. What is the width (w) of the rectangle? 

(Open ended) 

Medal to the best/correct response

sparrow2 · Answer

2w=100-80=20 so w=10

anonymous · Answer

Thanks @sparrow2 

I'm going to wait for another response before choosing :)