SOLUTION: I have alot of trouble with word problems, I just don't understand how to break it down. The question is: A rectangle is two inches longer than it is wide. Let x=width and P=perime

Question 133196: I have alot of trouble with word problems, I just don't understand how to break it down. The question is: A rectangle is two inches longer than it is wide. Let x=width and P=perimeter. Write an equation that will give the perimeter P in terms of the width x of the rectangle. Thankyou Lauren Van Winkle
Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Don't get discouraged. Many people have trouble with word problems. It is just a matter of practice.
Given: a rectangle has a length that is 2 inches longer then its width.
Let x = width. Then the length is =
So we have Length = (x+2) and width = x
You are asked to find the perimeter P. The perimeter of a rectangle is (2 times the width) + (2 times the length). Just walk around the perimeter and verify you cover 4 sides (2 width, 2 length).
So

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