Register

A flat rectangular piece of aluminum has a perimeter of 58 inches. The length is 7 inches longer than the width. Find the width.

A flat rectangular piece of aluminum has a perimeter of 58 inches. The length is 7 inches longer than the width. Find the width.
219k views
4 votes
A flat rectangular piece of aluminum has a perimeter of 58 inches. The length is 7 inches longer than the width. Find the width.

User Cduruk
by
7.8k points

1 Answer

1 vote
let x rep width therefore length will be x+7
then add the totals X+(x+7)+x+(x+7)=58
4x+14=58
4x=58-14
4x=44
x=11
User Sinandro
by
7.7k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

No related questions found

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.4m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

How do you can you solve this problem 37 + y = 87; y =
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
i have a field 60m long and 110 wide going to be paved i ordered 660000000cm cubed of cement  how thick must the cement be to cover field
Write words to match the expression. 24- ( 6+3)
Link Copied!