A rectangle has a width of 59 centimeters and a perimeter of

A rectangle has a width of 59 centimeters and a perimeter of 238 centimeters What is the rectangle\'s length? The length is cm. Enter your answer in the answer box.

Solution

Let the rectangle\'s length be xcm

Width = 59 cm

Perimitere = 2 * (x + 59)

or, 238 = 2x + 118

or, 2x = 120

or, x = 60 cm

So the length = 60 cm