The length of a rectangular rug is 3 more than twice it’s width. The sum of the length and width is 18 feet. What are the dimensions of the rug?

The length is 13 feet and the width is 5 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

Let w represent the width

Since the length is 3 more than twice the width, it can be represented by 2w + 3

Using this, set up an equation and solve for w:

w + (2w + 3) = 18

3w + 3 = 18

3w = 15

w = 5

So, the width is 5

Use 2w + 3 to find the length:

2w + 3

2(5) + 3

= 13

The length is 13 feet and the width is 5 feet