A rectangle has length 16 cm and width w cm. If its perimeter is 44 cm, what is w?
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Use P = 2(l+w). Substitute: 44=2(16+w). Divide by 2: 22=16+w. So w=22-16=6.
A rectangle has length 16 cm and width w cm. If its perimeter is 44 cm, what is w?
Use P = 2(l+w). Substitute: 44=2(16+w). Divide by 2: 22=16+w. So w=22-16=6.