Question

The length of a rectangular rug is 4 less than twice its width. The perimeter of the rug is 40 feet. What is the area of the rug?

1) 96 sq ft
2) 56 sq ft
3) 104 sq ft
4) 86 sq ft

Answer 1

96 sq ft

Explanation:

Ok so if the width of the rectangle rug is 12 ft then you have to do 12*2-2 which is 8. A rectangle with these dimensions has a perimiter of 40 and an area of 96. (Double check to make sure I'm correct)