Question

Find the value of x if the perimeter is 24 meters. (the m stands for meters). Be sure to be able to create the equation to solve for x. Type the answer in as a simplified improper fraction. x=

Answer 1

Answer:

x=2.5

Step-by-step explanation:

P=(3x+1)+(x+1)+(3x+1)+(x+1)

24=3x+1+x+1+3x+1+x+1

24=8x+4

24-4=8x

20=8x

x=20/8

x=2.5

P=(3*2.5+1)+(2.5+1)+(3*2.5+1)+(2.5+1)

P=8.5+3.5+8.5+3.5

P=24