Question

A window is 34 inches wide and it’s perimeter is 188 inches. Write and solve an equation to determine the length of the window

Answer 1

154

Explanation:

34+x=188

subtract 34 to both sides

x=188-34

x=154

Answer 2

2(x + 34) = 188, 60 inches.

Explanation:

The width of a window is 34 inches

and it's perimeter is 188 inches.

Perimeter = 2(length + width)

Let the length of the window be x

Perimeter = 2(x + 34) = 188

2x + 68 = 188

2x = 188 - 68

2x = 120

x = 60

The length of the window is 60 inches.