Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Perimeter of a rectangular wall P = 2L+2W
L is the length of the wall
W is the width
Given
P = 148feet
If the width is two more than seven times the length, this is represented as
W = 7L+2
Substitute W = 7L+2 into the formula above
P = 2L + 2(7L+2)
P = 2L +14L+4
P == 16L+4
148 = 16L+4
16L = 148-4
16L = 144
L = 144/16
L = 9
To get the width
W = 7L+2
W = 7(9)+2
W = 63+2
W = 65feet
Hence the width of the rectangular wall is 65feet
