Question

The perimeter of a rectangle equals the sum of the lengths of its four sides. If the width of a rectangle is 9 inches and its preimeter is 44 inches, find the length of the rectangle.

Answer 1

\[9 + 9 + ? +? =44\]

Answer 2

okay, well 9+9=18 so would I then multiply 18 into 44?

Answer 3

no divide

Answer 4

No, it's the sum of four sides

Answer 5

oh so add.

Answer 6

so then how do I figure out the lenght just start plugging in numbers until I get 44?

Answer 7

(44-18 )/ 2 =

Answer 8

oh oaky that makes more sense

Answer 9

so the length is 13

Answer 10

does 9+9+13+13= 44?

Answer 11

yes it does.

Answer 12

Thank you for your help