PART A
The top of a table has dimensions 2 ft
by x+3 ft
and has an area of 8 ft2
.
Which of the following equations can be used to find the value of x
for this situation?
Responses
A 2x+3=8
2 x plus 3 is equal to 8
B 2(x+3)=8
2 times open paren x plus 3 close paren is equal to 8
C 2x+5=8
2 x plus 5 is equal to 8
D 2(2x+3)=8
2 times open paren 2 x plus 3 close paren is equal to 8
Question 2
1 answer
The correct equation to find the value of x for this situation is B) 2(x+3)=8. This equation represents the dimensions of the table (2 ft by x+3 ft) and sets the area equal to 8 ft^2.