To center the desk on the wall, Liu should leave 14 centimeters on each side of the desk.
Total space on the wall = 213 centimeters
Width of the desk = 185 centimeters
Space left on each side = (213 - 185) / 2
Space left on each side = 14 centimeters
Therefore, Liu should leave 14 centimeters on each side of the desk to center it on the wall.
Liu's dorm room at college has a wall that is perfect for Liu's desk to be against. Liu wants to center the desk on the wall. The desk is 185 centimeters wide, and the wall is 213 centimeters wide.To center the desk, how many centimeters should Liu leave on each side?
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