WIDTH IS 5 INCHES PERIMETER IS 34 INCHES WHAT IS THE RECTANGLE

Question

The perimeter of a rectangle equals the sum of the lengths of its four sides. If the width of a rectangle is 5 inches and its perimeter is 34 inches, find the length of the rectangle.

Answer 1

To find the length of the rectangle if the perimeter & width are given,

simply subtract:          34 inches  -  ( 2  x  5 inches )  

                                 =  34 inches  -  10  inches    =    24 inches

then divide:               =   24 inches  /   2     (width)     =     12 inches is each length