Question

The perimeter of a rectangle is 32 inches. If the length of the rectangle is 10 inches, which equation could be used to find the width, x?

A.
2(x + 10) = 32

B.
10(x + 2) = 32

C.
x + 10 = 32

D.
x + 2(10) = 32

Answer 1

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Answer:

A. 2(x + 10) = 32

Explanation:

The perimeter formula can be used with the given values.

P = 2(L +W)

32 = 2(10 +x) . . . . . with given values filled in. (matches A)