Danielle V. answered • 03/07/24
Tutor Specializing in Life Sciences, Bio, Anatomy, and Health
Great question!
Given the information provided, we will assume that the sandbox is a rectangle made up of four sides total, two sets of parallel sides. So we know that the perimeter of a rectangle is the sum of all the sides of the sandbox. The lengths will be the same distance as each other, and the widths will be the same distance as each other. The following formula demonstrates this concept:
2L + 2W = P
L is length
W is width
P is perimeter
We can fill in the information we know, and use this formula to solve for the Width of the sandbox. The formula with the known information filled in is as follows"
2(1.25) + 2W = 6.8
Simplified: 2.5 + 2W = 6.8
Subtract 2.5 from both sides to isolate the W variable: 2W = 4.3
Divide both sides by 2 to isolate the W variable: W = 2.15
There's your answer! The Width (W) is equal to 2.15 ft.
