Question
the top of a table has dimensions 2 feet by x + 3 feet and has an area of 8 feet. which of the following equations can be used to find the value of x for this situation?
Solve the equation for x
0.5
2.5
1
1.5
Solve the equation for x
0.5
2.5
1
1.5
Answers
GPT 3.5
The equation that can be used to find the value of x for this situation is:
(2)(x + 3) = 8
This equation states that the length of the table multiplied by the width of the table should be equal to the area of the table, which is given as 8 feet.
To solve this equation for x, we can start by simplifying the left side:
2x + 6 = 8
Next, we can isolate the variable x by subtracting 6 from both sides:
2x = 8 - 6
This simplifies to:
2x = 2
Finally, we divide both sides by 2 to solve for x:
x = 1
Therefore, the value of x for this situation is 1 foot.
(2)(x + 3) = 8
This equation states that the length of the table multiplied by the width of the table should be equal to the area of the table, which is given as 8 feet.
To solve this equation for x, we can start by simplifying the left side:
2x + 6 = 8
Next, we can isolate the variable x by subtracting 6 from both sides:
2x = 8 - 6
This simplifies to:
2x = 2
Finally, we divide both sides by 2 to solve for x:
x = 1
Therefore, the value of x for this situation is 1 foot.