SOLUTION: The perimeter of a standard sized rectangular rug is 36 ft. The length is 2ft longer than the width. Find the width and length.
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Question 210816: The perimeter of a standard sized rectangular rug is 36 ft. The length is 2ft longer than the width. Find the width and length. Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2L+2W=36
L=W+2
2(W+2)+2W=36
2W+4+2W=36
4W=36-4
4W=32
W=32/4
W=8 FT. IS THE WIDTH OF THE RUG.
L=8+2=10 FT. IS THE LENGTH OF THE RUG.
PROOF:
2*10=2*8=36
20+16=36
36=36
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