SOLUTION: a room contain 143 sq ft is 2 ft longer than it is wide. how long is a piece of molding to trim the perimeter

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Question 301777: a room contain 143 sq ft is 2 ft longer than it is wide. how long is a piece of molding to trim the perimeter
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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You can do math, or you can use some common sense.
The only factors of 143 are 11 & 13.
P = 2*11 + 2*13 = 48 feet