Step-by-step explanation:
1. Draw and label a picture if necessary.
2. Define all of the variables.
3. Determine if there is a special formula needed. Substitute the given information into the equation.
4. Write the equation in standard form.
5. Factor.
6. Set each factor equal to 0. And solve the linear equation. Eliminate any unreasonable answers. (Hint: We can't have -5 ft. of carpet.)
7. Check your answers
