Solve each application problem using the six problem-solving steps.
-The perimeter of a rectangular deck is 48 meters. The length is three times as long as the width. Find the dimensions of the deck.
A) 12 meters by 36 meters
B) 6 meters by 18 meters
C) 4 meters by 12 meters
D) 16 meters by 48 meters

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The perimeter of a rectangle is 2(length + width). Let width = x, then length = 3x. So, 2(x + 3x) = 48. Solving gives x = 6, so the dimensions are 6 meters by 18 meters.

Solve Each Application Problem Using the Six Problem-Solving Steps