The length of a rectangular map is 15 inches and the perimeter is 50 inches. Find the width. Hint: Perimeter = width + length + width + length

Question

The length of a rectangular map is 15 inches and the perimeter is 50 inches. Find the width.

Hint: Perimeter = width + length + width + length

Answer 1

L + L + W + W = 50 inches

15 inches + 15 inches + W + W = 50 inches

2W + 30 = 50

2W = 50 - 30

2W = 20

W = 10 inches