Use the Five-Step Strategy for Solving Word Problems to Find $= 24 \mathrm { ft }$

question 357

Multiple Choice

Use the five-step strategy for solving word problems to find the number or numbers described in the following
exercise.
-The length of a rectangular room is 8 feet longer than twice the width. If the room's perimeter is 160 feet, what are the room's dimensions?

• A) Width \(= 24 \mathrm { ft }\); length \(= 56 \mathrm { ft }\)
• B) Width \(= 48 \mathrm { ft }\); length \(= 112 \mathrm { ft }\)
• C) Width \(= 36 \mathrm { ft }\); length \(= 44 \mathrm { ft }\)
• D) \(W\) idth \(= 29 \mathrm { ft }\); length \(= 66 \mathrm { ft }\)

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