Find the dimensions of a rectangle with a length of x+7 and width of 2x-6.

Question

The perimeter of a rectangle is 56 centimeters. The length of the rectangle can be represented by (x+7), and its width can be represented by (2x-6). What are the dimensions of this rectangle in centimeters?

Answer 1

Write the expression for perimeter(twice the sum of length and width) & set = 56.  Solve for x.