document.write( "Question 210816: The perimeter of a standard sized rectangular rug is 36 ft. The length is 2ft longer than the width. Find the width and length. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #159272 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2L+2W=36 \n" ); document.write( "L=W+2 \n" ); document.write( "2(W+2)+2W=36 \n" ); document.write( "2W+4+2W=36 \n" ); document.write( "4W=36-4 \n" ); document.write( "4W=32 \n" ); document.write( "W=32/4 \n" ); document.write( "W=8 FT. IS THE WIDTH OF THE RUG. \n" ); document.write( "L=8+2=10 FT. IS THE LENGTH OF THE RUG. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "2*10=2*8=36 \n" ); document.write( "20+16=36 \n" ); document.write( "36=36\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |