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the length of a rectangular rug is five more than twice its width. the perimeter of the rug is 40 ft. what is the area of the ru

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Answer:

75 ft²

Explanation:

w = width

l = length = 2w + 5

P = 2w + 2l = 2w + 2(2w + 5) = 40

2w + 4w + 10 = 40

6w + 10 = 40

6w = 30

w = 30/6 = 5

l = 2(5) + 5 = 15

A = 5 x 15 = 75 ft²

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