Answer:
x = 14
Step-by-step explanation:
First put it into slope intercept form
20 = 2x - 8
Move the variable to the left hand side and change its symbol
-2x + 20 = -8
Move the constant to the right hand side and change its symbol
-2x = -8 - 20
Calculate the difference
-2x = -28
Divide both sides of the equation by -2
x = 14
Solution
X = 14
Answer: 20 feet perimeter is the largest allowed
Step-by-step explanation: width=2.5 length=no more than 3x2.5
so find longest possible length allowed...
2.5x3=7.5
calculate largest perimeter allowed...
2(7.5+2.5)=20
3+2x=y
6y=5x+4
6(3+2x)=5x+4
18+12x=5x+4
14+12x=5x
14=-7x
-2=x
the number is -2
