Question

The length of a rectangle is 2 Inches less than three times its width, and its perimeter is 36 Inches. Find the width of the

Answer 1

Answer: Width = 5 inches

Concept:

Here, we need to know the idea of the perimeter.

A perimeter is a path that encompasses/surrounds/outlines a shape.

Perimeter of rectangle = 2 (w + l)

w = width

l = length

If you are still confused, please refer to the attachment below for a graphical explanation.

Solve:

w = w

l = 3w - 2

P = 36 inches

Given formula

P = 2 (w + l)

Substitute the value into the formula

36 = 2 (w + 3w - 2)

Simplify values in the parentheses

36 = 2 (4w -2)

Divide 2 on both sides

36 / 2 = 2 (4w - 2) / 2

18 = 4w - 2

Add 2 on both sides

18 + 2 = 4w - 2 + 2

20 = 4w

Divide 4 on both sides

20 / 4 = 4w / 4

w = 5

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