SOLUTION: A dorm room at a college your sister is considering seems small. The room is rectangular and has a perimeter of 42 feet. The room is 4 feet longer than its width. What are the dime
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Question 410272: A dorm room at a college your sister is considering seems small. The room is rectangular and has a perimeter of 42 feet. The room is 4 feet longer than its width. What are the dimensions of the room?
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
42=2w+2(w+4)
42=2w+2w+8
42=4w+8
4w=34
w=8.5 ft
L=8.5+4
L=12.5 ft
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