Question

A field is in the shape of a Rectangle. The width

of the rectangle is x yards. The length of the
rectangle is 3 more than the width. Write an
expression for the perimeter of the field.

Answer 1

4x+6

Explanation:

The perimeter of the field can be obtained by calculating the distance around the field.

in this case, we know that the shape of the field is a rectangle.

The perimeter of a rectangle can be obtained by using the formula

`2(l+b)`

The width of the rectangle is given as x yards

The length of the rectangle is given as x +3 yards

Therefore, an expression to determine the perimeter of the rectangle can be given as

`2(x+3+x)\\=2(2x+3)\\=4x+6`