A table is 9 feet long and has a perimeter of 24 feet what is the area of a top of a table

Answer 1

Let w be the width of the table

Perimeter of Rectangle:

P= (2l +2w)

24 = 2(9) +2(w)

24 = 18 +2w

24 - 18 = 2w

6 = 2w

2 2

w = 3 ft

Area of Rectangle:

A = l x w

A = 9 x 3

A = 27 ft²

Answer 2

A table is 9 feet long and has a perimeter of 24 feet what is the area of a top of a table

I am assuming the table is a rectangle.

The perimeter is the distance around the table. Let l=length and w=width

2l+2w+24

2(9)+2w=24

18+2w=24

2W=24-18

From there, solve for W to find the width of the table. Then multiply your answer by the length of the table (9) to get your final answer.

Answer 3

I solved this problem using a MODEL. I hope you understand the answer. Thanks!