The simple way of calculating a perimeter is to add all of the sides.
For a rectangle this would equal 2 x length + 2 x width
P = 2(6x + 3) + 2(-2x - 5)
= 12x + 6 - 4x - 10
= 8x - 4
At a higher level both the length and width must be greater than zero (= zero is a trivial rectangle)
6x + 3 > 0
6x > -3
x > -0.5
-2x - 5 > 0
2x + 5 < 0 (multiplying by -1 reverses the inequality)
2x < -5
x < -2.5
This rectangle cannot exist as x cannot be < -2.5 and > -0.5 at the same time!
The correct answer is: "(-1, -2)" .
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Note: By examining the point of intersection of the lines of the 2 graphs show in the "image attached", we can see that the point of intersection is at: "(-1, 2"); that is: "x = -1, y = 2" .
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Answer:
First piece = 6 inches
Second piece = 12 inches
Third piece = 18 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
Length of the first piece = x
Length of the second piece = 2x
Length of the third piece = 3x
Total length is 36 inches:
x + 2x + 3x = 36
6x = 36
x = 6
Therefore, the lengths are:
First piece = 6 inches
Second piece = 12 inches
Third piece = 18 inches
