SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 14x+2 and the width is x+2. Write an equation to best describe the length.
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Question 1060429: The perimeter of a rectangle is 14x+2 and the width is x+2. Write an equation to best describe the length.
Answer by annemsujan(3) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(l+w) = 14x + 2
given w = x+2
2(l + x+2) = 14x + 2
l + x + 2 = (14x + 2)/2 = 7x + 1
l = 7x + 1 - x - 2 = 6x - 1
So length is described as 6x - 1
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