SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular carpet is 4 feet greater than twice its width. if the area is 48 square feet, find the carpets length and width.
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Question 561172: The length of a rectangular carpet is 4 feet greater than twice its width. if the area is 48 square feet, find the carpets length and width.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
length = (2x + 4)
width = x
area = 48ft^2
Formula to use: A = L*W
48 = (x + 4)(2x)
Can you take it from here?
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