Write the equations for the system and then solve.
Define variables
Let the width of the rectangular floor be w feet. Since the length is twice the width, the length is 2w feet.
Write the perimeter equation
The perimeter P of a rectangle is given by:
P=2(length+width)
Substitute the given perimeter and expressions for length and width:
138=2(2w+w)
Simplify the equation
Simplify the equation:
138=2(3w)
138=6w
Solve for w
Divide both sides by 6:
w=6138=23
Find the length
Since the length is twice the width:
length=2w=2(23)=46
The dimensions of the floor are:
width=23 feet,length=46 feet
The dimensions of the floor are:
width=23 feet,length=46 feet