Using an equation or inequality to solve the problem associated with the scenario:

A rectangle has a length at least four more than five times the width. If the perimeter is at least 44 units, find the least possible width.

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Cecelia

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16 February, 12:58

Using an equation or inequality to solve the problem associated with the scenario:

A rectangle has a length at least four more than five times the width. If the perimeter is at least 44 units, find the least possible width.

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Marlon Leach · Answer 1

Where w=width, l=length

perimeter = 2w + 2l

44 ≥ 2w + 2 (5w+4)

44 ≥ 2w + 10w+8

44 ≥ 12w + 8

44 (-8) ≥ 12w + 8 (-8)

36 ≥ 12w

36 (:12) ≥ 12w (:12w)

3 ≥ w

least possible width is 3

Using an equation or inequality to solve the problem associated with the scenario:A rectangle has a length at least four more than five times the width. If the perimeter is at least 44 units, find the least possible width.

Using an equation or inequality to solve the problem associated with the scenario:

A rectangle has a length at least four more than five times the width. If the perimeter is at least 44 units, find the least possible width.