The sum of the length and grith of a rectangular box to hold Harriet's gift needs to be more than 110 inches. If the length needs to be three times the girth, what should the girth be?

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apoorvk · Answer

let the girth be 'x'. 
then length = 3 times the girth = 3x

now the sum of the length and the girth needs to be MORE THAN 110

so, 

x + 3x > 110

Now simplify this inequality^.

apoorvk · Answer

that would be:

4x>100
or, x> 100/4
or, --->??

what would that be?

anonymous · Answer

25

apoorvk · Answer

actually, x>25.

Means, 'x' or the girth can only be greater than 25 inches.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks!

apoorvk · Answer

Anytime!!

anonymous · Answer

i am so sorry to solve this  problem I was suppose to use something called the five steps

apoorvk · Answer

'5-steps'? never heard of it..