Jasmine is trying to replace the flooring in her rectangular bedroom. When she measured the width and length of the floor, she found that the length is 5 ft. longer than the width. If the perimeter of the room is 50 ft., how much flooring will she need to replace the existing flooring in her room? Interpretation: a. What are you being asked to determine? How much Flouring Jasmine will need to replace the existing floor. b. What measurement is this? c. What do you know about the dimensions of the room? The length is set longer than the width. Analysis: d. What formula(s) do you need to know to find the amount of flooring?

Jasmine is trying to replace the flooring in her rectangular bedroom. When she measured the width and length of the floor, she found that the length is 5 ft. longer than the width. If the perimeter of the room is 50 ft., how much flooring will she need to replace the existing flooring in her room? Interpretation: a. What are you being asked to determine? How much Flouring Jasmine will need to replace the existing floor. b. What measurement is this? c. What do you know about the dimensions of the room? The length is set longer than the width. Analysis: d. What formula(s) do you need to know to find the amount of flooring?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 9CR: Tom Morrow wants to buy some fertilizer for his yard. The lot size is 140 ft by 160 ft. The outside...

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