Question

Hey guys. I need some help. I keep getting the answer to be 13 and 11 but it doesn't add up to 48.

The perimeter of a rectangular writing pad is 48 cm. The width is 2 cm less than the length. Find the length and the width. Help?

Answer 1

w=L-2 (given)
P=2(L+W)
did you solve this one?

Answer 2

Yes I did

Answer 3

define perimeter please

Answer 4

P=2(L+W)

Answer 5

Now what is 2(13+11) ?

Answer 6

actually your answer if right....
when you check, you forgot the
P=2(13+11)=48

Answer 7

Thank you inik!

Answer 8

you did good!
:)