Question

The perimeter of a stop sign is 96

inches. Each side of the stop sign is
2x + 4 inches. Find the value of x.
STOP

Answer 1

x = 8

Explanation:

2 x+ 4

2 x 4 = 8

8 ÷ 2 = 4

Answer:

x = 8

Answer 2

x = 44

Explanation:

4+4+2x+2x= 96

-(add like terms)

8+4x=96

-(subtract 8 from both sides)

4x=88

-(divide by 4 on both sides to get you x alone)

x=44