Cindy has 30 meter of fencing. She plans to fence in a rectangular dog run that is 4 meters wide.

[Remember, the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle (the distance around) is p=2L+2w, where L=length and w=width.]

How long can the run be made?

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Jaylyn Underwood

5 July, 08:46

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Justice Reynolds · Answer 1

If p=2L+2W

then 30=2L+2 (4)

30=2L+8 30-8=22

22=2L

L=11

length = 11 width=4

Aisha Gentry · Answer 2

11 is the correct answer on plato

Cindy has 30 meter of fencing. She plans to fence in a rectangular dog run that is 4 meters wide.[Remember, the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle (the distance around) is p=2L+2w, where L=length and w=width.]How long can the run be made?