Problema Solution
The perimeter of a standard-sized rectangular rug in 40ft. th length is 2ft longer than the width. Find the dimensions
Answer provided by our tutors
let 'w' represent the width, then 'w+2' represents the length
perimeter = 2*length + 2*width
the perimeter is specified to be 40 ft:
40=2(w+2)+2(w)
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w = 9
9+2=11
The rug is 9 ft by 11 ft.