Question

The length of a rectangle is 8 inches greater than the width. The perimeter is 80 inches. What is the width of the rectangle?

Lily decided to let w stand for the width of the rectangle. Which problem-solving step was this?

A. Check your answer and present the solution.
B. Come to an answer.
C. Understand the problem.
D. Gather your resources.

Answer 1

\[ P_R=2\times( w +l)\]

Answer 2

\[l=8+w\]

Answer 3

80 = 8+W

Answer 4

\[80=2\times(w+8+w)\]