Question

The length of the rectangle is 5 inches more than the width. The perimeter of the rectangle is 42 inches. Write an equation to model the situation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Length = 13 in.

 Step-by-step explanation:

perimeter of a rectangle (P) = 2L + 2W

where;

P = 42 in.  

Length (L) = 5 + W

Find:

length (L) of the rectangle

solution:

P = 2L + 2W

42 = 2(5 + W) + 2W

42 = 10 + 2W + 2W

42 - 10 = 4W

32 = 4W

W = 32/4

W = 8

Length (L) = 5 + W

                = 5 + 8

                 = 13 in

proof:

42 = 2(13) + 2(8)

42   = 42 in