3. The width of a rectangle is 3 m longer than its length. Its perimeter exceeds 46 m. Let l equal the length of the rectangle.
a. Write an expression for the width in terms of the length.
b. Use these expressions to write an inequality based on the given information using the expression 2l + 2w for perimeter.
c. Solve the inequality, clearly indicating the length of the rectangle.

Question

3.	The width of a rectangle is 3 m longer than its length. Its perimeter exceeds 46 m. Let l equal the length of the rectangle. 
a.	Write an expression for the width in terms of the length.
b.	Use these expressions to write an inequality based on the given information using the expression 2l + 2w for perimeter.  
c.	Solve the inequality, clearly indicating the length of the rectangle.

mathmale · Answer

Why not let L represent the length of your rectangle and W the width.  How are L and W related?  Write out the relevant equation.