SOLUTION: The perimeter of a standard-sized rectangular rug is 28 ft. The length is 2 ft. longer than the width. find the dimensions
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Question 499790: The perimeter of a standard-sized rectangular rug is 28 ft. The length is 2 ft. longer than the width. find the dimensions
Answer by Flannery(124) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Perimiter is two times width plus two times length.
Width is x.
Length is x+2
28=2x+2(x+2)
28=2x+2x+4
28=4x+4
24=4x
24/4=6
so x=6
28=2(6)+2(6+2)
28=12+12+2
28=28
Solution checks.
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