SOLUTION: how do you write an equation for this statement: the length of a rectangle is 15 inches longer than its width.

Question 388300: how do you write an equation for this statement:
the length of a rectangle is 15 inches longer than its width.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi,         

Let x represent the width and (x+15) the length.

that will allow you to write

Perimeter = 2x + 2(x+15) for one example. 

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