Question

A rectangle is 6 inches longer than it is wide. The perimeter of the rectangle is 44 inches.

Write and solve an equation for the length and width of the rectangle.

Answer 1

L = 25 inches

W = 19 inches

Equation = L + W = P(44) , 25 + 19 = 44 , 2/(44 - 6)

Explanation:

If the total is 44 you subtract 6 from 44, then divide the quotient by 2.

This gives you 19, w. Then you take the width and add 6, which is 25 this is the length.