SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangular backyard is 6x+6 yards. if the width is x yards, find a binominal that represents the length.

Algebra ->  Polynomials-and-rational-expressions -> SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangular backyard is 6x+6 yards. if the width is x yards, find a binominal that represents the length.      Log On


   

Question 200394: the perimeter of a rectangular backyard is 6x+6 yards. if the width is x yards, find a binominal that represents the length.
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Perimeter = 2L +2W
.
6x+6 = 2L +2x
.
4x +6 =2L
.
(2x+3) = L
.
checking P=2L+2W = 2(2x+3) +2(x) = 6x +6,,,,,ok