The perimeter of a rectangular bakery is 204 feet. It is 66 feet long. How wide is it?

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    The perimeter of a rectangular bakery is 204 feet. It is 66 feet long. How wide is it?

    Set up the perimeter equation:
    2l + 2w = P

    Given P = 204 and l = 66, we have:
    2(66) + 2w = 204
    2w + 132 = 204

    Using our equation solver, we get w = 36.
     
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