Question

4. (LT 1.1) The perimeter of the rectangle below is 40 feet. Its length and width are

given in terms of x. Find the length and width of the rectangle.
3x
2x + 5

Answer 1

Length, L = 9 feet.

Width, W = 11 feet.

Explanation:

Given the following data;

Perimeter = 40 feet

Length = 3x

Width = 2x + 5

The perimeter of a rectangle is given by the formula;

P = 2(L + W)

40 = 2(3x + 2x +5)

40 = 2(5x + 5)

40 = 10x + 10

10x = 40 - 10

10x = 30

x = 30/10

x = 3

Now, to find the length;

Length, L = 3x

Substituting into the equation, we have;

Length, L = 3*3

Length, L = 9 feet

To find the width;

Width, W = 2x + 5

Substituting into the equation, we have;

Width, W = 2(3) + 5

Width = 6 + 5

Width, W = 11 feet.