Question

Two rectangles are shown below. Rectangle P has a perimeter of 20 inches.

Rectangle Q has a perimeter of 30 inches.

Answer 1

c) j=2 and h=4

Explanation:

h+h+j+4+j+4=20

3h+3h+j+1+j+1=30

2h+2j+8=20

6h+2j+2=30

multiply the first equation by -3

-6h-6j-24=-60

this equals

-6h-6j=-36

6h+2j=28

-4j=-8

j=2

Since j=2

2h+2(2)+8=20

2h+12=20

2h=8

h=4