Answer:
width < 2 cm
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is:
P = 2w + 2l, where 'w'=width and 'l'=length
The forumla for the perimeter of a square is:
P = 4s, where 's'=length of one side
The perimeter of a square with side of 4cm: P=4(4) = 16cm
Since the length of the rectangle = 6cm, we can set up an inequality to find the measure of the other side:
2w + 2(6) < 16 or 2w + 12 < 16
Subtract 12 from both sides: 2w + 12 - 12 < 16 - 12 or 2w < 4
Divide and solve: 2w/2 < 4/2 or w < 2 cm
