Question

Vince has a rectangle rug in his room with an area of 10 feet. The length of the rug is 18in longer than the width. What are the dimensions of the rug?

Answer 1

10 in. x 22.5 in.

Explanation:

10+11.5=22.5

10 x 22.5

Answer 2

120x138 in or 11.5x10 feet

Explanation:

Step 1:

convert the feet to inches

10(feet)*12(inches)=120 inches

Step 2:

120(width)+18(length)=138 inches

Step 3:

width: 120 in OR 10 feet

length: 138 inches OR 11.5 feet (when divided by 12)

Hope this helps!