A rectangle has a perimeter of 36 inches with a length of 8 inches and a width of $\sqrt{x + 2}$ inches. Find x. a. 28 b. 36 c. 60 d. 64
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In this case, we are given that the perimeter is 36 inches, so we can write the equation as: 36 = 2(8) + 2(√x + 2) Simplifying this equation, we get: 36 = 16 + 2√x + 4 Combining like terms, we have: 36 = 20 + 2√x Subtracting 20 from both sides, we get: 16 Show more…
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