Okay, well we start out with the equation P=66, where P is perimeter. You should create equations using variables to explain each piece of information you are given. Follow the equations below and see if you can understand how to do another one like this. In this problem, l is length and w is width.
P = 66 The perimeter is equal to 66
l = 3 + w The length of one side is 3 more than the width
2l + 2w = 66 A rectangle's perimeter is calculated by adding the lengths and widths
2(3 + w) + 2w = 66 Use what you know about length from step 2 to replace the variable in step 3
6 + 2w + 2w = 66 Multiply
6 + 4w = 66 Add like terms
4w = 60 Subtract
w = 15 Divide
l = 3 + w Remember step 2?
l = 3 + 15 Replace the variable using your value for w
l = 18 Add
And you're done! Always check your work. It helps to create a picture of a rectangle while you're doing these problems as well. As you get used to these problems more and more, you can show more or less work than I've shown, but try to stay true to what the teacher asks of you. Good luck!
Number Line A, well the first number line.
The open circle shows us that -5 is NOT in the solution. All the numbers greater than -5 ( x > -5) are in the solution.
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Answer: The value of x in trapezoid ABCD is 15
Step-by-step explanation: The trapezoid as described in the question has two bases which are AB and DC and these are parallel. Also it has sides AD and BC described as congruent (that is, equal in length or measurement). These descriptions makes trapezoid ABCD an isosceles trapezoid.
One of the properties of an isosceles trapezoid is that the angles on either side of the two bases are equal. Since line AD is equal to line BC, then angle D is equal to angle C. It also implies that angle A is equal to angle B.
With that bit of information we can conclude that the angles in the trapezoid are identified as 3x, 3x, 9x and 9x.
Also the sum of angles in a quadrilateral equals 360. We can now express this as follows;
3x + 3x + 9x + 9x = 360
24x = 360
Divide both sides of the equation by 24
x = 15
Therefore, in trapezoid ABCD
x = 15
