Question

one side of rectangle is 3 inches shorter than the other side, the perimeter is 54 inches. what are the dimensions of the rectangle? which of the following equations could be used to solve the problem? 2x+2(x-3)=54. 2x+2x-3=54. 2x-3=54.

Answer 1

Answer:

2x + 2(x - 3) = 54

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Answer 2

Answer:

2x+2(x-3)=54

Step-by-step explanation:

to check

2x+2(x-3)=54

distribute

2(x-3)

2x-6

2x+2x-6=54

add the 6 to the other side

should be 4x=60

now if you divided this it would be 15 for each leg but since it says two legs are 3 inches shorter, it'd be  15-3 is 12

15+15=30 for long sides

than 12+12= 24 making it equal 54