Answer:
4x + 10 > 3x + 14
x > 4
Step-by-step explanation:
Use the given values for length and width in the formula for perimeter of a rectangle. You will be able to find the perimeter of rectangles A and B.
A = 2(l + w)
A = 2(x + 5 + x)
A = 2(2x + 5)
A = 4x + 10
B = 2(l + w)
B = 2(x + 7 + x/2)
B = 2(3x/2 + 7)
B = 3x + 14
The perimeter of rectangle A is larger than that of rectangle B.
A > B
4x + 10 > 3x + 14
(4x + 10) - 3x > (3x + 14) - 3x
x + 10 > 14
(x + 10) - 10 > 14 - 10
x > 4
