The length of a rectangle is 4 inches more than its width, and its perimeter is 34 inches. Find the length and width of the rectangle.

If w = the width of the rectangle, then the length equals _____.

w - 4
w + 4
4w

explain??

Question

The length of a rectangle is 4 inches more than its width, and its perimeter is 34 inches. Find the length and width of the rectangle.

If w = the width of the rectangle, then the length equals _____.


w - 4
w + 4
4w

explain??

anonymous · Answer

From the problem's first sentence, "The length of a rectangle is (4 inches more than its width)".  If you add 4 to the length of the width, then you have the rectangle's length.

4+w=L
or
w+4=L

anonymous · Answer

thanks XP

anonymous · Answer

You are welcome and thank you for the medal.