SOLUTION: A dorm room at a college your sister is considering seems small. The room is rectangular and has a perimeter of 42 feet. The room is 4 feet lnger than it is wide. Ware the dimensio

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Question 129520: A dorm room at a college your sister is considering seems small. The room is rectangular and has a perimeter of 42 feet. The room is 4 feet lnger than it is wide. Ware the dimensions of the room?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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let x=width, so x+4=length __ p=2L+2W

42=2(x)+2(x+4) __ 42=2x+2x+8 __ 34=4x