Question

the width of a rectangle is 3 inches less than its length the perimeter of the rectangle is 26 inches what is the width of the rectangle

Answer 1

5

Explanation:

W = x

L = x + 3

P = 2W + 2L

26 = 2(x) + 2(x + 3)

26 = 2x + 2x + 6

26 = 4x + 6

26 - 6 = 4x

20 = 4x

x = 5