Perimeter of a rectangle: 2(l + w)
2(l + w) ≥ 30 in
Simplify- divide both sides by 2.
l + w ≥ 15 in
Substitute (w + 3) into l so only 1 variable is used.
(w + 3) + w ≥ 15 in
Simplify further- add variables and subtract 3 from both sides.
2w ≥ 12 in
Divide both sides by 2.
w ≥ 6 in
Answer: D