Raymond B. answered 10/22/20
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L = a + 1/2
W = 2a + 11
2(L+W) = 47
2(a+ 1/2 + 2a + 11) = 47
2(3a + 23/2) = 47
6a + 23 = 47
6a = 47-23 = 24
a = 24/6 = 4
Kira L.
asked 10/22/20The length of a rectangle is a+0.5.The width of the rectangle is 2a+11. If the perimeter is 47 inches, what’s the value of a?
Raymond B. answered 10/22/20
L = a + 1/2
W = 2a + 11
2(L+W) = 47
2(a+ 1/2 + 2a + 11) = 47
2(3a + 23/2) = 47
6a + 23 = 47
6a = 47-23 = 24
a = 24/6 = 4
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