document.write( "Question 267443: the length of a room is four feet more than twice the width. If the perimeter is 92 feet. find the length and the width of the room. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #196264 by Ruli(21)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Perimeter = 2L+2w \n" ); document.write( "The length of a room is four feet more than twice the width = (2x+4) \n" ); document.write( "2(2x+4) + 2(x) = 92 \n" ); document.write( "4x + 8 + 2x = 92 \n" ); document.write( "6x + 8 = 92 \n" ); document.write( "6x + 8 - 8 = 92 - 8 \n" ); document.write( "6x = 84 \n" ); document.write( "Divide each side by 6 \n" ); document.write( "x = 14 \n" ); document.write( "The length of the room is 32ft and the width is 14ft \n" ); document.write( "check: \n" ); document.write( "2[2(14)+4] + 2(14) = 92 \n" ); document.write( "2[28+4] + 28 = 92 \n" ); document.write( "2(32) + 28 = 92 \n" ); document.write( "64 + 28 = 92 \n" ); document.write( "92 = 92 \n" ); document.write( " |