Question

The perimeter, P, of a rectangle is equal to twice the sum of the length and width of the rectangle. Determine the width of a rectangle with a perimeter of 34 inches and a length of 5 inches. In your final answer, include all necessary calculations.

Answer 1

Answer:

12 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

5 + 5 = 10

34 - 10 = 24

24 ÷ 2 = 12

Therefore, the answer is 12 inches.