Question

The perimeter of a rectangle is 54cm. One side is x cm long, and the other is 6cm longer.

a) form an equation involving x
b) Solve the equation, and write down the length of each of the sides.

Answer 1

You've got the label right. Now try and solve it.

Answer 2

I know but i don't know. lol

Answer 3

i don't know how to solve it I mean.

Answer 4

Okay, so we know that the perimeter is 54 cm total.
Looking at your drawing, add up all sides for perimeter and set it equal to 54cm. Now solve for the x"

Answer 5

do it for me. LMFAO. teach me.

Answer 6

Rafael just told you exactly how to do it. Add up all the sides (x+x+6, or 2x+6) And set them equal to the total (54cm) So, your equation should look like 2x+6=54. Now solve.

Answer 7

Oh now I get it. Thank you :)

Answer 8

Bye :)

Answer 9

No problem. (: