Question

The width of a rectangle is 8
inches more than the length.
The perimeter is 32.

Answer 1

Width: 12 inches

Length: 4 inches

Explanation:

To find the width and length, we can solve this algebraically while using the equation
`2(x+x+8)=32`

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

• 
  `2(2x+8)=32`
• 
  `4x + 16 = 32`

Step 2: Subtract 16 from both sides.

• 
  `4x+16-16=32-16`

• 
  `4x = 16`

Step 3: Divide both sides by 4.

• 
  `4x/4 = 16/4`
• 
  `x = 4`

Since x (4) is the length, the width is 12 inches.

• 
  `2(4+12)`
• 
  `2(16)`
• 
  `32`

Therefore, the width is 12 inches and the length is 4 inches.

Have a lovely rest of your day/night, and good luck with your assignments! ♡

~ ren ⚘