GCSE Maths Practice: forming-equations

Question 11 of 11

This question practices forming and solving a linear equation from a rectangle perimeter problem.

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\( \begin{array}{l}\text{The length of a rectangle is 3 cm more than its width,} \\ \text{and the perimeter is 26 cm.} \\ \text{Form and solve an equation to find the width.}\end{array} \)

Choose one option:

Check arithmetic carefully when subtracting and dividing.

Combine like terms and isolate x to find the dimensions of the rectangle.