Question

The width of a rectangle is 38 centimeters. The perimeter is at least 692 centimeters. Write an inequality that represents all possible values for the length of the rectangle. Then solve the inequality.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

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If x were the length of this rectangle, then we could conclude the following,

2( 38 ) + 2( x ) > 692,

As you can see there is a greater than sign present, as the perimeter is at least 692 centimeters. In this case the perimeter is given to be at least 692 centimeters, but can also be calculated through double the width and double the length together. And of course we are given the width to be 38 cm -

2( 38 ) + 2x > 692,

76 + 2x > 692,

2x > 616,

x > 308

Solution = Length should be at least 308 cm

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