SOLUTION: Use the formula P = 2L + 2W to find the length L of a rectangular lot if the width W is 40 feet and the perimeter P is 250 feet.

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Question 293027: Use the formula P = 2L + 2W to find the length L of a rectangular lot if the width W is 40 feet and the perimeter P is 250 feet.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P = 2L + 2W to find the length L of a rectangular lot if the width W is 40 feet and the perimeter P is 250 feet.
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Substitute and solve for "L":
250 = 2L + 2*40
170 = 2L
Length = 85 ft.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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