Question

example 1. the length of a rectangle is six inches more than its width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 24 inches, find its dimensions. draw a rectangle. let w = width. multiple - choice question. how do we define the length? let 6 = length. let 6 - w = length. let w - 6 = length. let w + 6 = length.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the problem statement

The length of the rectangle is six inches more than its width. If we let the width be \(w\), then the length \(L\) is obtained by adding 6 to the width.

Step2: Determine the correct expression for length

Based on the above - analysis, the length \(L=w + 6\).

Answer:

Let \(w + 6=\text{length}\) (corresponding to the last option in the multiple - choice list)