Concept explainers
a.
To write: An equation that says the length of a rectangle is
a.
Answer to Problem 56PFA
The equation is
Explanation of Solution
Given Information: Length should be
Calculation:
Let length of rectangle be
For
Thus, the equation is
b.
To write: An equation that says the width of a rectangle is
b.
Answer to Problem 56PFA
The equation is
Explanation of Solution
Given Information: Width should be
Calculation:
Let width of rectangle be
For
Thus, the equation is
c.
To write: An equation for perimeter of the rectangle.
c.
Answer to Problem 56PFA
Equation for perimeter of rectangle is
Explanation of Solution
Given Information: Value of perimeter is
Calculation:
From previous parts, it is known that,
Perimeter of rectangle
It is given that the value of perimeter is
Thus, equation for perimeter of rectangle
d.
To simplify: The right side of the equation from previous part using distributive property.
d.
Answer to Problem 56PFA
Simplified equation is
Explanation of Solution
Given Information: Equation
Calculation:
Thus, simplified equation is
e.
To combine: The like terms of the right side of the equation.
e.
Answer to Problem 56PFA
After combining like terms, equation is
Explanation of Solution
Given Information: Terms of right side are to be combined
Calculation:
Thus, after combining like terms equation is
f.
To find: The solution
f.
Answer to Problem 56PFA
The solution is
Explanation of Solution
Given Information: Equation from previous part.
Calculation:
Equation is
Solving for
Thus, the solution is
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