Question

The length of a rectangle is 12 inches more than its width. What is the width of the rectangle if the perimeter is 42

inches?
Choose what the expressions below best represent within the context of the word problem.
x best represents
x + 12 best represents

Answer 1

4

Explanation:

4+12

Answer 2

I think

x best represents the width of the rectangle

x + 12 best represents and the lenght of the rectangle

Explanation: