To find the width of the shelter, we can set up an equation based on the information provided.
We know:
- The length (back wall) = 3.25 feet
- The total length of all three sides = 6 feet
- The two widths are equal, so we can call the width "w."
Thus, the equation can be formed as: \[ 3.25 + 2w = 6 \]
To isolate \(w\), we can subtract 3.25 from both sides: \[ 2w = 6 - 3.25 \] \[ 2w = 2.75 \]
Now, divide both sides by 2: \[ w = \frac{2.75}{2} \] \[ w = 1.375 \text{ feet} \]
Now, to convert 1.375 feet into inches:
- 1 foot = 12 inches
- 1.375 feet = 1.375 × 12 = 16.5 inches
Now we can express this in mixed fraction form as: 16.5 inches = 16 inches and a half inch = 16 1/2 inches.
So, the width of each side is: Each side is 16 1/2 inches.