Question

A rectangle has a width of 59 centimeters and a perimeter of 238 centimeters. What is the rectangle's length?

The length is D
cm.

Answer 1

60 cm

Explanation:

2x the width and 2x the length gives you the perimeter. This can be represented by the equation:

2w + 2L = P

Use the information given in the word problem to fill in the variables.

2(59) + 2L = 238

118 + 2L = 238

move 118 to the other side of the equation.

2L = 238 - 118

2L = 120

move 2 to the other side of the equation.

L =
`(120)/(2)`

L = 60