The perimeter of a rectangle is 62 feet. If the width of the rectangle is 19 feet, what is the length of the rectangle.

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Let's assume that the length of the rectangle is L.

The perimeter of a rectangle is given by the formula:

P = 2(L + W)

where P is the perimeter, L is the length, and W is the width.

We are given that the width of the rectangle is 19 feet and the perimeter is 62 feet. Substituting these values into the formula, we get:

62 = 2(L + 19)

Simplifying the equation, we get:

31 = L + 19

Subtracting 19 from both sides, we get:

L = 12

Therefore, the length of the rectangle is 12 feet.