
Jon S. answered 09/15/20
Patient and Knowledgeable Math and English Tutor
perimeter = 2*length + 2*width
length = width + 13
66 = 2*(width+13) * 2*width
66 = 2*width+26 +2*width
66 = 4*width + 26
40 = 4*width
10 = width
length = width + 23 = 23
Rilez B.
asked 09/15/20A rectangluar shaped rug is 13 ft longer than it is wide. Its perimeter is 66 ft. Write an equation, state what the variable(s) represent and solve for the dimensions for the rug. show steps
Jon S. answered 09/15/20
Patient and Knowledgeable Math and English Tutor
perimeter = 2*length + 2*width
length = width + 13
66 = 2*(width+13) * 2*width
66 = 2*width+26 +2*width
66 = 4*width + 26
40 = 4*width
10 = width
length = width + 23 = 23
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