Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
P = 2(L + W)
P = 24
width = x, length = y
24 = 2(x + y)
24 = 2x + 2y
standard form would be : 2x + 2y = 24, or it could also be x + y = 12
to find the x intercept, sub in 0 for y and solve for x
x + y = 12
x + 0 = 12
x = 12....so the x intercept is (12,0)
to find the y intercept, sub in 0 for x and solve for y
x + y = 12
0 + y = 12
y = 12......so the y intercept is (0,12)
No, the intercepts do not make sense.
consider the equation : 2x + 2y = 24
if x is 12.......
2(12) + 2y = 24
24 + 2y = 24
2y = 24 - 24
2y = 0
y = 0......so if x (the width) is 12 cm, the y(the length) would be 0.
same goes with the length (y)....if y = 12, then the width (x) is 0
also, if x is 12 and y is 12
P = 2(L + W)
P = 2(12 + 12)
P = 2(24)
P = 48..............then the perimeter would not be 24, it would be 48
