document.write( "Question 976369: A rectangular Persian carpet has a perimeter of 188 inches. The length of the carpet is 22inches more than the width. What are the dimensions of the carpet? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #598590 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Make width = x \n" ); document.write( "Length is = x + 22 \n" ); document.write( "Perimeter = 2 x width + 2 x Length \n" ); document.write( "188 = 2x + 2(x + 22) \n" ); document.write( "188 = 2x + 2x + 44 (Multiply out) \n" ); document.write( "188 = 4x + 44 \n" ); document.write( "188 - 44 = 4x \n" ); document.write( "144 = 4x \n" ); document.write( "x = 36 \n" ); document.write( "Width = 36 inches \n" ); document.write( "Length = 58 inches (x + 22) \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps:-) \n" ); document.write( " |