The perimeter of a rectangle is 53 meters. the length is 2.3 meters longer than the width w. Write and solve an equation to find the width of the rectangle.

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27 December, 19:50

The perimeter of a rectangle is 53 meters. the length is 2.3 meters longer than the width w. Write and solve an equation to find the width of the rectangle.

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Redbull · Answer 1

P=53m

rectangle has 4 sides so 53/4=13.25

2.3/2=1.15

13.25-1.15=12.1width

13.25+1.15=14.4length

14.4-12.1=2.3 difference in meters between length and width