A rectangle has a length of 15 cm and a perimeter of 72 cm.

Which equation could be used to find the width of the rectangle?
A. 15w = 72
B. w + 15 = 72
C. 2w + 15 = 72
D. 2w + 30 = 72

Question

A rectangle has a length of 15 cm and a perimeter of 72 cm.

Which equation could be used to find the width of the rectangle?
A. 15w = 72
B. w + 15 = 72
C. 2w + 15 = 72
D. 2w + 30 = 72

anonymous · Answer

lol hi
first of all, i think you're in the wrong section ;)
formula for perimeter is 2L + 2W = perimeter
so length is 15 and perimeter is 72, substitute these values into the equation you'll get
$2(15) +2W = 72$ just simplify it

anonymous · Answer

@Data_LG2 so which one do you think it is? which letter answer?

anonymous · Answer

simplify what i did, you should try it first

shad0w · Answer

This should be posted in the Mathematics section

anonymous · Answer

^ agree with shadow. also, we're not allowed to give direct answers here... we just have to guide you and I think I've already done most of the things you have to do, you just have to think about the explanation, so that you'll end up with the right answer