maryjackson755 maryjackson755
  • 15-11-2016
  • Mathematics
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if the perimeter of the top of desk is 54 inches the length of the desk is
15 inches what is the width of the desk

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Geekhawk
Geekhawk Geekhawk
  • 15-11-2016
Formula: [tex]2width+2length=perimeter[/tex]


[tex]length=15inches[/tex]

[tex]width=?[/tex]

[tex]Perimeter=54inches[/tex]

[tex]2*15=30[/tex] (There are two sides for the length)

[tex]54-30=24[/tex]

[tex]24/2=12 [/tex] (There are two sides for the width)

The width of the desk is 15 inches

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-Geekhawk 

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