SOLUTION: A rectangular field 50 metres wide and x metres long require 260 metres of fencing. Write down an expression for the statement above.

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Question 1129533: A rectangular field 50 metres wide and x metres long require 260 metres of fencing. Write down an expression for the statement above.
Answer by ikleyn(52784)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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50 + x + 50 + x = 260,    or


100 + 2x = 260,           or


50  + x  = 130,


on your choice.   They all are equivalent.


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