Question

The perimeter of a figure is the distance around the figure. The perimeter of the garden is 32 feet. The length of the garden is 12 feet.

A. Using the formula P=2l + 2w, where l is length, w is width, and P is perimeter, write an algebraic equation to represent the width.

B. Solve the equation using good algebraic transformations.

C. What is the width of the garden? Remember to label your answer.

Answer 1

@texaschic101

Answer 2

32= 2(12)+2w

Answer 3

perimeter is just adding all the sides, so that is why you multiply length and width by 2. now they give you numbers to make an equation: \[32= 12x2+2w\]. now you just have to simplify with order of operations.

Answer 4

since you have to find the width , you would multiply your length giving you 24 ..
32= 24+2w
subtract 24 from both sides
8=2w
and im sure you know how to do the rest lol

Answer 5

what you do after is divide both sides by 2. this will give you one side of the width. this is also why this equation is a 2 step equation.

Answer 6

@mysangels can u label Part a b c

Answer 7

ok
a. \[32=12x2+2w\]
b.
c. the width is 4 ft.