SOLUTION: A rectangular Persian carpet has a perimeter of 232 inches. The length of the carpet is 20 inches more than the width. What are the dimensions of the carpet?

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Question 1084269: A rectangular Persian carpet has a perimeter of 232 inches. The length of the carpet is 20 inches more than the width. What are the dimensions of the carpet?
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, MathLover1:
Answer by ikleyn(52817)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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L + W = 116,    (1)    (116 =  )
L - W =  20.    (2)

Add the two equations (both sides) ans see what will happen.


Then complete the solution on your own.


Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

carpet has a perimeter of .
The length of the carpet is more than the width .


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the dimensions of the carpet are: by

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