Flo is recarpeting her bedroom and adjoining hallway. The rectangular hallway has an area of 10 square feet, and its length is 3 feet more than its width. The hallway has the same length as the bedroom, which is square. How many square feet of carpet should Flo buy?

Flo is recarpeting her bedroom and adjoining hallway. The rectangular hallway has an area of 10 square feet, and its length is 3 feet more than its width. The hallway has the same length as the bedroom, which is square. How many square feet of carpet should Flo buy?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.4: Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, And The Pythagorean Theorem

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