Question

The perimeter of a standard-sized rectangular rug is 36 ft. The length is 2 ft longer than the width. Find the dimensions

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let x be the width.

length =  x +2

Perimeter = 36 ft

2*( x +2 + x ) =36

2x + 2 = 36/2

2x + 2 = 18

2x = 18 -2 = 16

x = 16/2

x = 8 ft

Width =  8 ft

Length = 8 + 2 = 10 ft

Answer 2

The length is 11ft and the width is 7ft