SOLUTION: The perimeter of a standard-sized rectangular rug is 40 ft. The length is 2 ft longer than the width. Find the dimensions.
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Question 1005985: The perimeter of a standard-sized rectangular rug is 40 ft. The length is 2 ft longer than the width. Find the dimensions. Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let = length in ft
Let = width in ft
Let = perimeter of rug in ft
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The formula for perimeter is:
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given:
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By substitution:
and
the rug's dimensions are:
9 x 11
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check:
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