SOLUTION: The perimeter of a ping pong table is 28 feet. The length is 4 feet more than the width. Find the length and the width of the ping pong table.

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Question 318420: The perimeter of a ping pong table is 28 feet. The length is 4 feet more than the width. Find the length and the width of the ping pong table.

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+2(x+4)=28
4x+8=28
4x=20
x=5 ft
x+4=9 ft

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