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15 April, 18:31

Choose what the expressions below best represent within the context of the word problem. The length of a rectangle is 12 inches more than its width. What is the width of the rectangle that if the perimeter is 42 inches?

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  1. 15 April, 18:57
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    L=16.5 inches

    Step-by-step explanation:

    L=W+12

    P = 2L+2W

    P=2 (W+12) + 2W

    42=4W+24

    4W=42-24

    W=18/4=4.5

    L=12+4.5=16.5 inches
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