Question

a flat for sale sign has a perimeter of 58 inches. the length is 5 inches longer than the width. what is the width?

Answer 1

Answer:

25 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Information that is needed to solve the problem;

The formula for the perimeter is:

2(a+b) = P

where "a" is the length and "b" is the width.

2. Solving the problem;

Substitute the given values into the formula;

2( 5 + b ) = 58

Inverse operations;

2 ( 5 + b ) = 58

/2               /2

5 + b = 29

-5        -5

b = 25