Question

The length of a rectangle in inches is sixteen less than seven times the width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 48 inches, what is the length, in inches?
A.
5
B.
8
C.
19
D.
40

Answer 1

let L = the length and W = the width,

we can get these equation from the question:
L + 16 = 7W and
2L + 2W = 48

Answer 2

? is that the equation I need to solve?

Answer 3

yes, solve for the L, then you'll get the answer

Answer 4

ok is it 19?

Answer 5

yes :D

Answer 6

thanks

Answer 7

no problem

Answer 8

19 is the answer, too late huh.

Answer 9

yes it is to late