SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangular pool is 380 yards. if the length is 20 yards less than twice the width.find the length and the width
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Question 1048679: the perimeter of a rectangular pool is 380 yards. if the length is 20 yards less than twice the width.find the length and the width
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the width in yards
= the length in yards
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Using the formula for perimeter:
and
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The width is 70
The length is 120
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check:
OK
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