SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 28 feet. if the width is 3ft and the length is (2+x)ft, what is the value of x?

Question 1050061: the perimeter of a rectangle is 28 feet. if the width is 3ft and the length is (2+x)ft, what is the value of x?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, advanced_Learner:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
.
2w + 2L = P
2x + 2(x+2) = 28ft
2x + 2x+ 4 = 28ft
4x = 24ft
x = 6ft, the value of x
Checking.. L = 8ft
2w + 2L = P
12ft + 16ft = 28ft CHECKS!
Answer by advanced_Learner(501) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=2w+2l

28=2*3+2(2+x)
x=
so lenght is
width is
check
28=2*3+2*11
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