Question

the perimeter of a standard sized rectangular rug is 24 ft. The length is 2 ft longer than the width. Find the dimensions.
what is the width?
what is the length?

Answer 1

we can say the width is 'x', then the length is x+2
then we can write the perimeter as
x+x+x+2+x+2=24
4x+4=24
can u go from here?

Answer 2

no I don't get it

Answer 3

would u like a diagram?

Answer 4

i can draw it

Answer 5

surre

Answer 6

no it wont open it

Answer 7

okay, lets say the width of this rectangle is x .. an unknown
then the length is 2ft longer than width .. so we can write it as width+2 which is x+2

are u with me so far

Answer 8

yes

Answer 9

cool, now the perimeter is the measurement around the outside.. we will have two sides of width and two sides of length right?

Answer 10

yes

Answer 11

so its like writing
x + x + x+2 + x+2=24
(Both widths) (both lengths) (total of 24ft given in question)

Answer 12

okay so how would I do it

Answer 13

then we solve for x..
there are 4 'x' on the left side and then 2+2
4x+2=24
4x=20
x=5.. which means the width is 5

Answer 14

dont forget the length is 2ft longer than width

Answer 15

so width is 5 and length is 7

Answer 16

Yes :)