document.write( "Question 895854: The perimeter of a rectangular hotel room is 72 feet. The room is 14 feet wide. How long is it? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #543065 by JulietG(1812)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Think of a perimeter as a fence. It requires 2 lengths and 2 widths to enclose. \n" ); document.write( "P = 2L + 2W \n" ); document.write( "You're given the value of P as 72 \n" ); document.write( "72 = 2L + 2W \n" ); document.write( "You're given the value of W \n" ); document.write( "72 = 2L + 2(14) \n" ); document.write( "72 = 2L + 28 \n" ); document.write( "Subtract 28 from each side \n" ); document.write( "44 = 2L \n" ); document.write( "Divide each side by 2 \n" ); document.write( "L = 22 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "W = 14 \n" ); document.write( "L = 22 \n" ); document.write( "22 + 22 + 14 + 14 = 72 \n" ); document.write( " |