SOLUTION: A rectangular field is divided into 2 squares of the same size and shape. If it takes 238 yards of fencing to enclose the field and divide the field into the two​ parcels, fi

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Question 1072125: A rectangular field is divided into 2 squares of the same size and shape. If it takes 238 yards of fencing to enclose the field and divide the field into the two​ parcels, find the dimensions of the field. See the figure.
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A rectangular field is divided into 2 squares of the same size and shape. If it takes 238 yards of fencing to enclose the field and divide the field into the two​ parcels, find the dimensions of the field. See the figure.
Correct answer: Dimensions of field:  

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