A rectangle has length 8 cm and width w cm. If its perimeter is 28 cm, what is w?
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Use P = 2(l+w). Substitute: 28=2(8+w). Divide by 2: 14=8+w. So w=14-8=6.
A rectangle has length 8 cm and width w cm. If its perimeter is 28 cm, what is w?
Use P = 2(l+w). Substitute: 28=2(8+w). Divide by 2: 14=8+w. So w=14-8=6.