SOLUTION: the perimeter of a California King sized bed is 312 inches. the length is a foot longer than the width. find the dimensions of the bed.
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Question 514477: the perimeter of a California King sized bed is 312 inches. the length is a foot longer than the width. find the dimensions of the bed.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the perimeter of a California King sized bed is 312 inches. the length is a foot longer than the width. find the dimensions of the bed.
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P = 2(L + W)
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312 = 2((x+1)+x)
156 = 2x+1
2x = 155
x = 77.5 inches (width)
x+1 = 78.5 inches (length)
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stan H.
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