document.write( "Question 5386: If the perimeter of a rectangular house is 25 1/3 yards, and the length is 22 feet. What is the width? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #2736 by Abbey(339)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Convert the total perimeter to feet, by multiplying 25 by 3 (3 feet in a yard) and adding one (to account for the 1/3) = 76 feet\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "perimeter = 2L + 2W \n" ); document.write( "76=2(22)+2W \n" ); document.write( "76=44+2w \n" ); document.write( "76-44=2W \n" ); document.write( "32=2w \n" ); document.write( "16=w\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The width is equal to 16 feet\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Check your answer: \n" ); document.write( "2*16=32 \n" ); document.write( "2*22=44 \n" ); document.write( "32+44=76 \n" ); document.write( " |