Question

The length of a rectangle is 2 more than 3 times the width. If the perimeter is 100 meters, what is the width of the rectangle?

13 meters
12 meters
11 meters

Answer 1

2w + (3w + 2)(2) = 100

Answer 2

i tried that but got a different answer @a1234

Answer 3

Let's see...

2w + (3w + 2)(2) = 100

2w + 6w + 4 = 100

8w = 96

w = 12

So then the length is 38.

76 + 24 = 100

It works :)

Answer 4

ya but 38 inst a option see that the part that confuses me

Answer 5

oh 12 oh nvm i feel so stupid im sorry

Answer 6

They're asking you for the width, which is 12 meters.

Answer 7

It's okay.

Answer 8

thank you

Answer 9

You're welcome.