SOLUTION: A rectangular counter is being built for the customer service department of a store. Designers have determined that the outside perimeter of the counter needs to exceed 30 feet.

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Question 221198: A rectangular counter is being built for the customer service department of a store. Designers have determined that the outside perimeter of the counter needs to exceed 30 feet. Determine the acceptable values for X.
(X+5)FT
X FT

Answer by rapaljer(4671)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+2(x+5)>30
2x+2x+10>30
4x+10>30
4x>20
x>5

x+5>10

The width must be greater than 5 ft, which makes the length greater than 10 ft.

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