Write and simplify the equation you would use to solve the problem below.

A farmer builds a rectangular pen with a perimeter of 116 feet. If the length is 5 feet more than the width, what is the width?
A.
w + 5 = 116
B.
4w + 10 = 116
C.
2w + 5 = 116
D.
2w + 10 = 116

Question

Write and simplify the equation you would use to solve the problem below.

A farmer builds a rectangular pen with a perimeter of 116 feet. If the length is 5 feet more than the width, what is the width?
A.
w + 5 = 116
B.
4w + 10 = 116
C.
2w + 5 = 116
D.
2w + 10 = 116

anonymous · Answer

B 
4w+10=116 
4w=116-10 
w=106/4 
w=26.5 
Now check 
26.5*2 +(26.5+5)*2 
=53+31.5*2 
=53+63 
=116