5 + 5 = 10 since rectangles have 2 pairs of equal sides
36-10 = 26
26 / 2 = 13
height = 13m
A rectangle has a perimeter of 36 meters and a base of 5 meters. What is the height?
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algebra solution:
2h + 2w = 36
2h + 2(5) = 36
2h + 10 = 36
2h = 26
h = 13
2h + 2w = 36
2h + 2(5) = 36
2h + 10 = 36
2h = 26
h = 13