alleryStart learning →A rectangle's length is 5 cm more than its width and its perimeter is 38 cm. What is the length?
A14 cm
B12 cm
C7 cm
D19 cm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 12 cm
w + (w + 5) = 19 gives w = 7, so the length is 12 cm.
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