The length of a rectangle is 24 units. Can the perimeter x of the rectangle be 60 units when its width y is 11 units?

Question

 Algebra 1

Answer 1

Hi Maranda,

Recall that the perimeter is the sum of all four sides of a rectangle. This can also be calculated as 2*(length+width).

If length=24, and width=11, we can say:

2*(24+11)=?

Solve for ?, and compare to 60.

Answer 2

P=2l+2w

P=2*24+2*11

P=48+22

P=70 units, not 60, so the answer is no