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(2733) About Me  (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?