math

1. The two sides of a rectangle   are consecutive odd integers. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 184   inches, find the lengths of the sides of the rectangle.

Show your work for each   of the following steps:

Step 1. Set up a variable dictionary.

Step 2. Set up an equation.

Step 3. Solve the equation.

Step 4. Answer the question with a sentence.

Step 5. Look back.

2. Solve for x. Show all work and show the complete check   of your answer.  3(2x - 5)- 7=2(4x - 5)

3. Ira earns   a commission on all sales he makes. He sells a sofa for $408 and earns a   commission of $39. Find the percent commission, rounded to the nearest tenth   of a percent. Show all work and   show the complete check of your answer.