The perimeter of a rectangle that is x units wide and y units long is 24 centimeters.

A.) Write an equation in standard form for the perimeter

B.) Find the x and y units. Does either intercept make sense as a solution for this situation? Explain.

Part A

The perimeter of a rectangle is given by

Perimeter = 2 (length + width)

i. e. 2 (x + y) = 24

x + y = 24 / 2 = 12

Therefore, the equation in standard form for the perimeter is given by

x + y = 12

Part B

x-intercept is x = 12

y-intercept is y = 12

The intercepts does not make sence as a solution for this equation because either side of a rectangle cannot be 0.