The perimeter of a rectangle is 48 feet. The width is six feet less than the length Write an equation to represent the perimeter of the rectangle using the values given

Answer 1

2L + 2W = 48 feet

W=L-6

Perimeter = 48 = 2L + 2(L-6) = 4L -12

4L = 48+12 = 60

L = 60/4 = 15 feet

W= 15-6 = 9 feet

2(15+9) = 2(24) = 48 feet perimeter