Algebramedium · Past Paper
The perimeter of a rectangle is 24 cm. If the length is 2 cm more than the width, find the width.
A5 cm
B7 cm
C10 cm
D12 cm
✓ Correct Answer: A — 5 cm
2(L+W) = 24, and L = W+2. So 2(W+2+W) = 24 -> 4W + 4 = 24 -> 4W = 20 -> W = 5.
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