SOLUTION: carlos is building a screen door. the height of the door is 1 foot more than twice its width. what is the width of the door if is 7 feet high?

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Question 359412: carlos is building a screen door. the height of the door is 1 foot more than twice its width. what is the width of the door if is 7 feet high?
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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h+=+2w+%2B+1. Now height h = 7 feet. Thus
7+=+2w+%2B+1,
6+=+2w,
w+=+3 feet.