The perimeter of a rectangle is 59 59 feet. If the length is 14 14 feet, find the width. Step 3 of 3 : Solve the problem by substituting in the appropriate value (s) of the known variable (s) in the formula you found in the previous step. Round your answer to two decimal places, if necessary.

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Alexa Campos

Mathematics

15 May, 04:12

The perimeter of a rectangle is 59 59 feet. If the length is 14 14 feet, find the width. Step 3 of 3 : Solve the problem by substituting in the appropriate value (s) of the known variable (s) in the formula you found in the previous step. Round your answer to two decimal places, if necessary.

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Crystal · Answer 1

Perimeter = 2L + 2W where L = length and W = width.

So we have

2*14.14 + 2W = 59.59

2W = 59.59 - 2*14.14

2W = 59.59 - 28.28 = 31.31

W = 31.31 / 2 = 15.66 to 2 decimal places