The equation you can use to solve for the width 2w + 2(w - 2.3) = 53
Which equation can you use to solve for the width
From the question, we have the following parameters that can be used in our computation:
Perimeter = 53
Length = 2.3 units less than the width
This means that
Width = 2
Length = w - 2.3
The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated as
P = 2 * (L + W)
Substitute the known values into the equation
2w + 2(w - 2.3) = 53
Hence, the equation is 2w + 2(w - 2.3) = 53
Question
A rectangle has a perimeter of 53 units and the length is 2.3 units less than the width
Which equation below can you use to solve for the width, w, of this rectangle?
A=2w + 2(w-2.3) =53
B=2(2w) + 2.3w = 53
C=2w + 2 (w+2.3) = 53
D=2w + 2w + 2.3