The length of a rectangle is 16 inches, and it’s area is (32x+48) square inches. Factor the expression for the area. Write an expression for the width.

Answer 1

Hi Chad Q.,

The area (A) of a rectangle is equal to its length (L) times its width (W).

The equation is A = L*W.

In your problem you are given the length equal to 16 inches so L=16.

You are also given the area equal to (32x + 48) so A=(32x + 48).

Lets plug them into the equation A = L*W.

(32x + 48) = 16*W

Divide both sides by 16 and you end up with:

(32x + 48)/16 = W, this is the equation for the width.

I hope this helps, Joe.

Answer 2

(32x+48)/16=width