The top of a table has dimensions 2 ft by x + 3 ft and has an area of 8f * t ^ 2

Which of the following equations can be used to find the value of x for this situation?

A 2x + 3 = 8

B 2(x + 3) = 8

C 2x + 5 = 8

D 2(2x + 3) = 8

Solve the equation for x

A 0.5

B 2.5

C 1

D 1.5

1 answer

To find the value of x, we can first determine the equation that represents the area of the table. The area of a rectangle is given by the formula length times width. In this case, the length is 2 ft and the width is (x + 3) ft. So we have the equation:

2(x + 3) = 8

Simplifying this equation, we have:

2x + 6 = 8

Subtracting 6 from both sides, we get:

2x = 2

Dividing both sides by 2, we find:

x = 1

Therefore, the correct equation to find the value of x is 2(x + 3) = 8, and the solution to this equation is x = 1. Therefore, the correct answer is C 1.