The family is planning to install a Japanese-themed dining area with tatami mats. The length of the rectangular table is 4 feet more than its width. A 2.5-feet wide Tatami mat surrounds the table. The total area of the tatami mat is 90 square feet. Find the dimensions of the table. 2.5ft 2.5ft 2.5ft 2.5ft

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The family is planning to install a Japanese-themed dining area with tatami mats. The length of the
rectangular table is 4 feet more than its width. A 2.5-feet wide Tatami mat surrounds the table. The
total area of the tatami mat is 90 square feet. Find the dimensions of the table.
2.5ft
2.5ft
2.5ft
2.5ft
Transcribed Image Text:The family is planning to install a Japanese-themed dining area with tatami mats. The length of the rectangular table is 4 feet more than its width. A 2.5-feet wide Tatami mat surrounds the table. The total area of the tatami mat is 90 square feet. Find the dimensions of the table. 2.5ft 2.5ft 2.5ft 2.5ft
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