document.write( "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 \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #168946 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! L=W+30 \n" ); document.write( "2L+2W=240 \n" ); document.write( "2(W+30)+2W=240 \n" ); document.write( "2W+60+2W=240 \n" ); document.write( "4W=240-60 \n" ); document.write( "4W=180 \n" ); document.write( "W=180/4 \n" ); document.write( "W=45 ANS. FOR THE WIDTH. \n" ); document.write( "L=45+30 \n" ); document.write( "L=75 ANS. FOR THE LENGTH. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "2*45+2*75=240 \n" ); document.write( "90+150=240 \n" ); document.write( "240=240\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |