The perimeter of a rectangle is 48 centimeters. The relationship between the length, the width, and the perimeter of the rectangle can be described with the equation . Use the equation 2L + 2W = 48

Question

Rewrite the equation in terms of L

L = _________________________________

Find the length, in centimeters, if the width is:

10 centimeters

3.6 centimeters

centimeters

Answer 1

2L + 2W = 48

L +W = 24

L = 24-W

L = 24-10 = 14 cm Long if width = 10 cm

L = 24-3.6 = 20.4 cm Long if width = 3.6 cm