SOLUTION: Find the length of a rectangular lot with a perimeter of 68 m if the length is 6 m more than the width

Algebra ->  Rectangles -> SOLUTION: Find the length of a rectangular lot with a perimeter of 68 m if the length is 6 m more than the width      Log On


   

Question 474231: Find the length of a rectangular lot with a perimeter of 68 m if the length is 6 m more than the width
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Find the length of a rectangular lot with a perimeter of P if the length is d units more than the width.

Let represent the length. Let represent the width.

The Perimeter is given as P, but we know that

Substitute:



Solve for in terms of and



John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
The Out Campaign: Scarlet Letter of Atheism