12 The perimeter of a rectangle

12. The perimeter of a rectangle is 60 cm. The width is 12 cm more than the length. Find the length

and the width

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Demarcus Reese

Mathematics

13 December, 17:55

12 The perimeter of a rectangle

12. The perimeter of a rectangle is 60 cm. The width is 12 cm more than the length. Find the length

and the width

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Laura Li · Answer 1

Length = 9 cm

Width = 21 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

Length = x

Width = x + 12

Perimeter = 60 cm

2 * (length + width) = 60

2 * (x + x + 12) = 60

2x + 12 = 60/2 = 30

2x = 30 - 12 = 18

x = 18/2 = 9

Length = 9 cm

Width = 9 + 12 = 21 cm

12 The perimeter of a rectangle12. The perimeter of a rectangle is 60 cm. The width is 12 cm more than the length. Find the lengthand the width

12 The perimeter of a rectangle

12. The perimeter of a rectangle is 60 cm. The width is 12 cm more than the length. Find the length

and the width