Problem
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.
Solution
Step 1 ：1. Perimeter formula: \(P = 2l + 2w\)
Step 2 ：2. Substitute given values: \(48 = 2(14) + 2w\)
Step 3 ：3. Solve for w: \(w = 10\)
