Question

The length of a rectangle is 3 centimeters longer than the width. The perimeter of the rectangle is less than 15cm.

Write and solve the inequality for the scenario below. Show all work for credit.

Answer 1

15>4W+6

Explanation:

Perimeter is:
P = 2(L+W)

15>2L+2W

L=W+3 = One length

2W+6= Both lengths

2W+2W+6=4W+6

4W+6 is perimeter

15>4W+6