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document.write( "The length of a rectangular boat storage shed must be 4 meters more than the width . The perimeter must be at least 120 meters. What widths of the shed will make the perimeter at least 120 meters? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #452634 by nerdybill(7384)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The length of a rectangular boat storage shed must be 4 meters more than the width . The perimeter must be at least 120 meters. What widths of the shed will make the perimeter at least 120 meters? \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Let w = width \n" ); document.write( "then \n" ); document.write( "w+4 = length \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "2(w + w+4) >= 120 \n" ); document.write( "2(2w+4) >= 120 \n" ); document.write( "2w+4 >= 60 \n" ); document.write( "w+2 >= 30 \n" ); document.write( "w >= 28 meters \n" ); document.write( "width must be \"greater than or equal\" to 28 meters \n" ); document.write( " |