Let the two longer sides of the rectangle be labeled as L1 and L2.
We know that L1 = L2 = 15 meters.
To find the sum of both the widths, we need to find the remaining length of the fencing and divide it by 2.
Total fencing length = 48 meters
Length of L1 and L2 = 15 + 15 = 30 meters
Remaining fencing length = Total fencing length - Length of L1 and L2
= 48 - 30
= 18 meters
Sum of both the widths = Remaining fencing length / 2
= 18 / 2
= 9 meters
Therefore, the sum of both the widths is 9 meters.
Kathy has 48 meters of fencing to build a pen for her pig. She wants the pen to be in the shape of a rectangle. If the two longer sides are going to be 15 meters long, what will the sum of both the widths be?
Select the correct answer.
Question 6 options:
15 meters
33 meters
18 meters
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