The perimeter of a rectangular rug is 18 feet. The rug is 3 feet wide. How long is it?

Answer 1

(L*W) * 2 = Perimeter

In this case, we are not given the length, but we are given the total. Therefore, you would set up the equation like this:

(2)(3 +L) = 18= The perimeter of the rectangle

Then you would solve for L:

3+L = 9

L =9-3 = 6

Therefore, the rug would be 6 feet long.

Answer 2

(2)(3 +L) = 18= Perimeter

divide both sides by 2

3+L = 9

L =9-3 = 6 feet Long