The perimeter of a rectangle is 58 m. If its length is 17 m, find its breadth.

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Given: Perimeter of rectangle = 58 m Length = 17 m Let `b` be the breadth of the rectangle. Perimeter of rectangle = 2(length + breadth) ⇒ 58 = 2(17 + b) ⇒ = 17 + b ⇒ 29 = 17 + b ⇒ b = 29 - 17 ⇒ b = 12 m Hence, the breadth of the rectangle is 12 m.

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The perimeter of a rectangle is 58 m. If its length is 17 m, find its breadth.

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