document.write( "Question 613703: A rectangular living room measures 12 feet by 10 feet.
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document.write( "A carpet placed on the floor leaves a border 2 feet wide all around it.
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document.write( "What is the area of the border?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #386177 by richwmiller(17219)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! the living room is 12*10=120 sq ft \n" ); document.write( "take 2 from each measurement \n" ); document.write( "10*8=80 for the carpet \n" ); document.write( "120-80=40 sq ft border\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |