SOLUTION: A rectangular Persian carpet has a perimeter of 196 inches. The length of the carpet is 38 inches less than three times the width. What's are the dimensions of the carpet

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Question 1047923: A rectangular Persian carpet has a perimeter of 196 inches. The length of the carpet is 38 inches less than three times the width. What's are the dimensions of the carpet
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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2L + 2w = 196

2(3w-38) + 2w = 196"

8w = 272

w = 34"  and L = 3%2A34-38