SOLUTION: Find the dimensions of a rectangular Persian rug whose perimeter is 22 ft and whose area is 30 ft^2.
The Persian rug has a length of ___ ft and a wide of ___ ft.
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The Persian rug has a length of ___ ft and a wide of ___ ft.
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Question 1026696: Find the dimensions of a rectangular Persian rug whose perimeter is 22 ft and whose area is 30 ft^2.
The Persian rug has a length of ___ ft and a wide of ___ ft. Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source):
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L=length; W=width
.
P=2(L+W)
22ft=2(L+W)
11ft=L+W
11ft-W=L
.
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If width = 5 feet:
11 ft-W=L
11 ft-5 ft=L
6 ft=L
.
If width = 6 ft:
11 ft-W=L
11 ft-6 ft=L
5 ft=L
.
The dimensions of the rug are 5 feet by 6 feet.
(or 6 feet by 5 feet)
