SOLUTION: A rectangular Persian carpet has a perimeter of 188 inches. The length of the carpet is 22inches more than the width. What are the dimensions of the carpet?

Question 976369: A rectangular Persian carpet has a perimeter of 188 inches. The length of the carpet is 22inches more than the width. What are the dimensions of the carpet?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Make width = x
Length is = x + 22
Perimeter = 2 x width + 2 x Length
188 = 2x + 2(x + 22)
188 = 2x + 2x + 44 (Multiply out)
188 = 4x + 44
188 - 44 = 4x
144 = 4x
x = 36
Width = 36 inches
Length = 58 inches (x + 22)
Hope this helps:-)
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