Complete question :
A 12-foot by 15-foot patio is increased by placing a stone border around the patio. The width of the border is the same all around the patio.The perimeter of the patio after it is expanded is 74 feet. The equation which represents x, the width of the border is 2[(12+2x)+15+2x)]=74. What is the width of the border?
1) 2 1/2 feet
2) 3 feet
4) 5 feet
5) 8 1/2 feet
Answer:
2.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Solving for X in the perimeter equation :
2[(12+2x)+15+2x)]=74
Open the bracket
2[(12 + 2x + 15 + 2x)] = 74
2(27 + 4x) = 74
54 + 8x = 74
8x = 74 - 54
8x = 20
x = 20/8
x = 2.5
Hence, width fo border = 2.5
Answer:
D
Step-by-step explanation:
For some side lengths to create a triangle, any two of the side lengths must have an added length together of less than the third leg. Otherwise, the vertices would simply not be able to be connected by the lines. In a), 3+5=8, but since it is not more, the triangle will not be able to be formed (it would basically just be a line.) In B, 7+8< 16. In C, there is the same situation as with the first example (4+15=19). Finally, in the last one, 5+7>12, and all of the side lengths work out. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Hope this helps!
1 person because there is 1 in 100 chance that you get your hat back
The answer is c because 2+7=9 and 10-2=8 and 9 is greater than 8 so 2+7>10-2
