The length of the rectangle is 15cm. What is the width if the perimeter is 40cm.

The perimeter of a rectangle is found using the following formula:

P = 2 * (a + b).

Substitute the known values into this formula and find the width of the rectangle.

40 = 2 * (15 + b).

40 = 30 + 2 * b.

2 * b = 40 – 30.

2 * b = 10.

b = 5 cm, the width of the rectangle.

Answer: the width of the rectangle is 5 cm.



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