Question

Activity 18: Word Problems Using Equation

ctions: Answer the following questions.
- The width of a rectangle is 6 yards more than twice its length. The perimeter is 30 yards. The length is:
2 yards.
3 yards.
6 yards.

Answer 1

3 yards

Explanation:

let length=x

width=2x+6

Perimeter=2(x+2x+6)=30

3x+6=30/2=15

3x=15-6=9

x=9/3=3