Question

Solve the problem by writing an inequality.

If the perimeter of a rectangular picture frame must be less than 200 in., and the width is 36 in., what must the height h of the frame be?
A. h > 64 in.
B. h < 64 in.
C. h > 128 in.
D. h < 128 in.

Answer 1

Is it A or B?

Answer 2

@FriedRice

Answer 3

@johnweldon1993

Answer 4

\[\large P = 2(36) + 2(H)\]

And since P < 200 we have

\[\large 2(36) + 2(H) < 200\]

\[\large 72 + 2H < 200\]

\[\large 2H < 128\]
\[\large H < 64\]

Looks like B :)

Answer 5

@johnweldon1993 Rocks Algebra!!!

Answer 6

Thanks so much! :)

Answer 7

Lol Algebra is the easy part...Geometry was the worst math for me >.<

And anytime @SkiTTleoooo47 :)

Answer 8

uuuu...I hate it with all my heart >.<...

Answer 9

I'm taking it right now...