Problema Solution

Use an inequality to solve the problem. Show the inequality and all work.

One side of a rectangle is 14 inches and the other is x inches. What values of x will make the perimeter at most 80 inches?

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Perimeter = 2(L+W) 

Perimeter should be at least 80

P<=80

2*(x+14)<=80 

x+14<=40

add -14 to both sides 

x+14-14<=40-14

x<=26