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The perimeter of a rectangular carpet is 34 feet. The length of the carpet is one foot shorter than twice the width a) Write and solve an equation to solve for the variable. b) Find the area of the carpet.


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Answer:

a.) 3x = 18 (where x = width)

b.) Area = 66 squared feet

Step-by-step explanation:

2{x + (2x-1)} = 34

3x - 1 = 17

x = 6 feet

length = 11 feet

Area = x (2x -1)