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Question 465098: Hello my name is Stephanie, will you please help me with this word problem in algebra? Thank you so much!
Show the inequality that will be used to solve the problem and solve it showing all work.
One side of a rectangle is 12 inches ans the other is x inches. What values of x will make the perimeter at most 44 inches?
Found 2 solutions by edjones, stanbon:
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=the adjacent side of the rectangle
2(12+x)<=44
12+x<=22
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Ed

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
One side of a rectangle is 12 inches and the other is x inches. What values of x will make the perimeter at most 44 inches?
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Perimeter = 2(L + W)
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2(x + 12) <= 44
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Divide both sides by 2 to get:
x+12 <= 22
Subtract 12 from both sides to get:
x <= 10 inches
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Cheers,
Stan H.