SOLUTION: A rectangular room has an area of 400 sq. ft. The length is 7 ft. less than twice the width. What is the dimensions of the room?
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Question 348232: A rectangular room has an area of 400 sq. ft. The length is 7 ft. less than twice the width. What is the dimensions of the room?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P = 2L + 2W
P = 400
Length = 2x - 7
Width = x
400 = 2(2x - 7) + 2x
Can you finish?
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