SOLUTION: A rectangular persian carpet has a perimeter of 192 inches. the length of the carpet is 22in more than the width. what are the dimensions of the carpet

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Question 96017: A rectangular persian carpet has a perimeter of 192 inches. the length of the carpet is 22in more than the width. what are the dimensions of the carpet
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=W+22
2W+2(W+22)=192
2W+2W+44=192
4W+44=192
4W=192-44
4W=148
W=148/4
W=37 ANSWER FOR THE WIDTH.
L=37+22
L=59 ANSWERFOR THE LENGTH.
PROOF
2*37+2*59=192
74+118=192
192=192