A rectangular persian carpet has a perimeter of 176 inches. the length of the carpet is 20 inches more than the width. what are the dimensions of the carpet?

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30 September, 02:25

A rectangular persian carpet has a perimeter of 176 inches. the length of the carpet is 20 inches more than the width. what are the dimensions of the carpet?

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Laura Whitney · Answer 1

Let x be the width of carpet

Length: 20+x

Perimeter: 2 (l+w)

176 = 2 (x+20+x)

176/2 = 2x+20

88-20 = 2x

68/2 = x

34" = x

Length: 20+34 = > 54"

Dimensions: 34" x 54"