SOLUTION: A rectangular Persian carpet has a perimeter of 240 inches. The length of the carpet is 30 inches more than the width. What are the dimensions of the carpet? Use P = 2L + 2W
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Question 227268: A rectangular Persian carpet has a perimeter of 240 inches. The length of the carpet is 30 inches more than the width. What are the dimensions of the carpet? Use P = 2L + 2W
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L=W+30
2L+2W=240
2(W+30)+2W=240
2W+60+2W=240
4W=240-60
4W=180
W=180/4
W=45 ANS. FOR THE WIDTH.
L=45+30
L=75 ANS. FOR THE LENGTH.
PROOF:
2*45+2*75=240
90+150=240
240=240
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