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4. Higher Order Thinking The distance around Tim's rectangular book is 48 centimeters. The length of each longer side is \( 14 \mathrm{~cm} \). What is the length of each shorter side? Show your work.
Each shorter side of the book is long.

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3. Solve for w: \(w = 10\)

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Step 1 :1. Perimeter formula: \(P = 2l + 2w\)

Step 2 :2. Substitute given values: \(48 = 2(14) + 2w\)

Step 3 :3. Solve for w: \(w = 10\)

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