Question

Choose what the expressions below best represent within the context of the word problem.

The length of a rectangle is 12 inches more than its width. What is the width of the rectangle if the perimeter is 42 inches?

x best represents .

x + 12 best represents .

Answer 1

x best represents WIDTH
x + 12 best represents LENGTH

Answer 2

Select the equation that most accurately depicts the word problem.

One-half of a certain number is 95.



- n = 95

+ n = 95

· n = 95

÷ n = 95