SOLUTION: A rectangular Persian carpet has a perimeter of 196 inches. The length of the carpet is 38 inches less than three times the width. What's are the dimensions of the carpet

Question 1047923: A rectangular Persian carpet has a perimeter of 196 inches. The length of the carpet is 38 inches less than three times the width. What's are the dimensions of the carpet
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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2L + 2w = 196

2(3w-38) + 2w = 196"

8w = 272

w = 34"  and L =  

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