SOLUTION: A carpet is 4 yards longer than it is wide. If it has an area of 27 square yards, what are its dimensions? Round your results in yards to one decimal place. Suggestion: Refer to th

Question 1126027: A carpet is 4 yards longer than it is wide. If it has an area of 27 square yards, what are its dimensions? Round your results in yards to one decimal place. Suggestion: Refer to the figure below, where x is in yards. Use the dimensions shown in that figure to calculate the area, and set that equal to 27 square yards.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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