A room is 1.5 times as long as it is wide, and its perimeter is p = 30 meters. Write an equation for the perimeter p in terms of w.

Question

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Answer 1

Room dimensions

L = 1.5w

P = 30

P = 2L + 2w

P = 2(1.5w) + 2w

P = 3w + 2w

P = 5w

30 = 5w